DUI in Pasco County, Florida
717 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County's largest DUI docket recorded 718 cases with a 95.8% guilty rate. At 2.4% dismissals and 0.8% acquittals, Pasco exceeded statewide dismissal rates (1.4%) and withheld adjudication (0.4%), signaling this large jurisdiction permits moderate alternatives to conviction. The high volume and outcome diversity suggest a more routinized approach than smaller rural counties.
Sentencing averaged 246 days with a median of 120 days. Prison confinement was rare at 1.8%; 14.3% served jail time. Probation averaged 396 days and fines $997. Private attorneys represented 51.4%, the highest among DUI counties, reflecting an affluent defendant population. Public defenders handled 44.4%, providing substantial representation.
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. A portion of DUI cases in Pasco County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Pasco County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 96.0% of 717 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 717 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 | 397 | 4.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 28 | 2.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: DUI sentencing in Pasco County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for DUI in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 96.0% based on 717 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for DUI in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.4% 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 Pasco County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 7.9 months, with an average fine of $979 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 51.3% 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 | 575 | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Black | 84 | 96.4% | 3.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 649 | 96.3% | 2.9% | 5.1 months |
| 2024 | 649 | 96.5% | 2.2% | 5.2 months |
| 2025 | 717 | 96.0% | 2.4% | 7.9 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1,273 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 657 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 85 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,787 | 76.0% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,247 | 69.5% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,413 | 53.6% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,266 | 64.5% | 1.1% |
| Other | 753 | 54.7% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 784 | 76.4% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 512 | 74.6% | 4.5% |
| Burglary | 479 | 76.4% | 2.7% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 717 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/dui/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 717 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com