Disorderly Conduct in Pasco County, Florida

Disorderly conduct cases in Pasco County resolve very differently from the statewide pattern. While 48.3% of defendants are convicted outright, an unusually high 46.7% receive withheld adjudication—nearly double the statewide average of 25%—meaning they avoid a permanent conviction record. Together, these outcomes account for 95% of all cases, leaving little room for dismissals: only 1.1% compared to the statewide average of 2.4%. The combination suggests Pasco's State Attorney prioritizes resolving cases through guilt findings paired with record-protection options rather than dismissing charges or diverting defendants into programs. Pre-trial diversion occurs in just 3.3% of cases, well below the statewide rate of 7.6%.

When disorderly conduct results in sentencing, jail time is rare—only 3.6% of defendants are confined—and typical sentences are short, averaging 33 days with a median of 30. Probation extends much longer, averaging 195 days. Fines average $241. Most defendants were represented by public defenders at 63.7%, with fewer than 30% hiring private counsel, indicating the economic burden on this population.