DUI in Osceola County, Florida
463 cases (2025) · Osceola County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, DUI defendants in Osceola County faced notably different outcomes than other Florida counties. The guilty rate was 80.8%, with dismissals in 2.6% of cases and acquittals in 1.9%. Most distinctly, 13.8% of cases involved diversion programs—nearly 7 times the statewide average of 2.0%—allowing defendants to avoid conviction through program completion. The local prosecution emphasizes alternatives to conviction compared to other DUI programs statewide.
Among defendants not diverted, those with confinement averaged just 24.5 days with a median of 2 days, suggesting most received probation without jail or prison. Jail accounted for 66.3% of confinement, while prison was rare at 0.4%. Average fines were higher at $906 compared to other jurisdictions. Public defenders represented 17.7% of defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Where You Are in the Process
Exhibit · DUI case process
Request a formal review hearing with the DMV (DHSMV) to challenge your license suspension. Missing this deadline means an automatic suspension.
Arraignment. Charges are formally presented. Pre-trial diversion may be offered.
Pre-trial period. Your attorney negotiates with the State Attorney's office. 14.4% of DUI cases in Osceola County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Osceola County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 80.8% of 463 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 463 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 | 793 | 19 days |
| State Prison Facility | 8 | 3.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: DUI sentencing in Osceola County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for DUI in Osceola County?
The guilty rate is 80.8% based on 463 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for DUI in Osceola County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.6% 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 DUI in Osceola County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 24 days, with an average fine of $906 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
17.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (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 | 358 | 84.9% | 2.2% |
| Black | 50 | 86.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 287 | 70.4% | 1.7% | 2.1 months |
| 2024 | 454 | 83.3% | 1.5% | 22 days |
| 2025 | 463 | 80.8% | 2.6% | 24 days |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 982 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 204 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 18 |
Related Charges in Osceola County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,554 | 57.5% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 788 | 64.6% | 2.8% |
| Drug Possession | 598 | 75.9% | 2.2% |
| Battery | 421 | 55.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 316 | 60.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 345 | 74.5% | 3.8% |
| Trespassing | 286 | 68.9% | 11.5% |
| Sex Offense | 237 | 92.0% | 2.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI in Osceola County, Florida (2025). Based on 463 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/dui/osceola
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Osceola 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 · 463 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com