Escape / Failure to Appear in St. Lucie County, Florida

16
Total Cases
87.5%
Guilty Rate
6.2%
Withheld Rate
6.2%
Dismissal Rate
3.2 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 16 Escape / Failure to Appear cases in St. Lucie County (2023-2025), 87.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 6.2% had adjudication withheld, and 6.2% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.2 years. 18.8% of defendants retained private counsel while 37.5% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
87.5% (14)
Withheld
6.2% (1)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
6.2% (1)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

3.2 years
Avg Sentence
1 year, 6 months
Median Sentence
3.4 years
Avg Probation
62.5%
Prison Rate
18.8%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 10 4.0 years
County Jail 3 5.4 months

Counsel Analysis

6
Public Defender
83.3% guilty · 16.7% dismissed

Demographics

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 10 80.0% 10.0%

Age Distribution

6.2%
Under 21
37.5%
21-29
37.5%
30-39
6.2%
40-49
12.5%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 15
Felony Third Degree 1

Related Charges in St. Lucie County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 4,553 73.5% 7.8%
Traffic Offense 2,435 83.4% 0.4%
Battery 1,919 59.7% 8.3%
Larceny / Theft 1,859 79.2% 2.0%
Other 1,570 74.3% 8.0%
DUI 1,559 98.5% 0.4%
Resisting Officer 1,213 81.7% 4.7%
Fraud 992 65.6% 4.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Escape / Failure to Appear in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 87.5% based on 16 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Escape / Failure to Appear in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.2% 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 St. Lucie County?
The average sentence is 3.2 years.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
37.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.8% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 16 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026