Escape / Failure to Appear in Pasco County, Florida
116 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Escape and Failure to Appear charges in Pasco County resulted in an 81.9% guilty rate with 13.8% withheld adjudication but only 0.9% dismissal—far below the statewide 11.6% dismissal average. This 10.7 percentage-point gap indicates Pasco prosecutors rarely dismiss these charges, prioritizing accountability for court interference.
Sentences averaged 863 days with a median of 622 days, and 42.2% received prison time while 21.6% received jail. Average probation ran 819 days. Public defenders represented 69.8% of defendants. The steep sentences and confinement rates show this charge carries felony-level consequences.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 81.9% of 116 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 116 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 144 | 3.1 years |
| County Jail | 65 | 8.9 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Escape / Failure to Appear sentencing in Pasco County.
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 | 89 | 80.9% | 0.0% |
| Black | 27 | 85.2% | 3.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 80.4% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 122 | 85.2% | 0.8% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 116 | 81.9% | 0.9% | 2.4 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 311 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 12 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Escape / Failure to Appear in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 81.9% based on 116 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Escape / Failure to Appear in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.8% 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 Escape / Failure to Appear in Pasco County?
The average sentence is 2.4 years, with an average fine of $126 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
69.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Escape / Failure to Appear in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 116 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/escape-failure-to-appear/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 · 116 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com