Disorderly Conduct in Charlotte County, Florida
32 cases (2025) · Charlotte County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Charlotte County prosecuted Disorderly Conduct aggressively across 32 cases. Guilty verdicts reached 81.2%, substantially above statewide patterns, with withheld adjudication at only 12.5% compared to statewide 25.2%. Dismissals never occurred. Diversion programs resolved just 3.1% of cases, well below the statewide 7.8%, indicating prosecutors pursued convictions rather than alternatives.
Sentences emphasized confinement. Defendants averaged 84.5 days imprisonment with a median of 60 days and 223.4 days probation, plus fines averaging $342.08. About 46.9% received jail time—the highest rate among measured disorderly conduct counties—though zero faced state prison. Most defendants relied on public defenders.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Charlotte County makes it in front of a judge. Of 208 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 55.8% — above the 34.1% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 81.2% of 32 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 32 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 64 | 2.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Charlotte County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Charlotte County?
The guilty rate is 81.2% based on 32 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Charlotte County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.5% of cases (2025). 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 Charlotte County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.7 months, with an average fine of $342 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 80.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 82.7% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
| 2024 | 55 | 92.7% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| 2025 | 32 | 81.2% | 0.0% | 2.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 137 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Charlotte County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,265 | 65.8% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 1,174 | 93.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 376 | 84.8% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 310 | 98.4% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 338 | 74.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 271 | 81.2% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 213 | 88.3% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 144 | 92.4% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Charlotte County, Florida (2025). Based on 32 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/charlotte
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Charlotte 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 · 32 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com