Disorderly Conduct in Broward County, Florida

405
Total Cases
35.6%
Guilty Rate
57.5%
Withheld Rate
1.7%
Dismissal Rate
1.4 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 405 Disorderly Conduct cases in Broward County (2023-2025), 35.6% resulted in a guilty finding, 57.5% had adjudication withheld, and 1.7% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1.4 months. 0.0% of defendants retained private counsel while 0.0% used a public defender.

Facing Disorderly Conduct charges in Broward County?
Guilty
35.6% (144)
Withheld
57.5% (233)
Diversion
4.7% (19)
Dismissed
1.7% (7)
Acquitted
0.5% (2)
1.4 months
Avg Sentence
29 days
Median Sentence
8.4 months
Avg Probation
0.0%
Prison Rate
13.3%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 54 1.4 months

Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.

Race Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Not Available 224 28.6% 1.8%
Black 170 46.5% 1.8%
6.4%
Under 21
23.0%
21-29
31.6%
30-39
20.7%
40-49
11.4%
50-59
6.9%
60+
Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 103 35.9% 1.9% 1.7 months
2024 160 38.1% 2.5% 1.1 months
2025 142 32.4% 0.7% 1.6 months
Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 389
Misdemeanor First Degree 16
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 20,241 20.4% 1.2%
Larceny / Theft 8,143 61.5% 1.1%
Drug Possession 5,290 56.2% 7.8%
Resisting Officer 4,126 51.8% 3.0%
Trespassing 3,442 51.5% 3.2%
Other 3,123 32.6% 26.9%
Battery 2,519 51.1% 5.5%
DUI 2,395 83.5% 3.0%

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What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Broward County?
The guilty rate is 35.6% based on 405 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Broward County?
Adjudication is withheld in 57.5% of cases. This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Disorderly Conduct in Broward County?
The average sentence is 1.4 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Broward County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 405 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026