Escape / Failure to Appear in Sarasota County, Florida

10
Total Cases
90.0%
Guilty Rate
0.0%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
7.4 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 10 Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Sarasota County (2023-2025), 90.0% resulted in a guilty finding, 0.0% had adjudication withheld, and 0.0% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 7.4 years. 0.0% of defendants retained private counsel while 0.0% used a public defender.

Facing Escape / Failure to Appear charges in Sarasota County?
Guilty
90.0% (9)
Withheld
0.0% (0)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)
7.4 years
Avg Sentence
5.0 years
Median Sentence
60.0%
Prison Rate
10.0%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 6 8.7 years
County Jail 1 20 days
0.0%
Under 21
10.0%
21-29
50.0%
30-39
20.0%
40-49
10.0%
50-59
10.0%
60+
Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 6
Felony Second Degree 2
Misdemeanor First Degree 2
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 11,831 40.4% 2.2%
Drug Possession 7,590 72.3% 1.9%
Other 3,272 69.6% 6.6%
Larceny / Theft 3,001 61.3% 2.4%
DUI 2,300 96.5% 1.0%
Battery 2,135 56.7% 3.4%
Sex Offense 2,099 89.1% 1.5%
Resisting Officer 1,757 67.9% 2.6%

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What is the guilty rate for Escape / Failure to Appear in Sarasota County?
The guilty rate is 90.0% based on 10 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Escape / Failure to Appear in Sarasota County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% of cases. 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 Sarasota County?
The average sentence is 7.4 years.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Sarasota 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 · 10 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026