Forgery in Pasco County, Florida
35 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, forgery defendants in Pasco County received similar treatment to Miami-Dade's: 37.1% convicted, 40.0% withheld adjudication, and 22.9% diverted, leaving zero dismissals. This 62.9% non-conviction rate exceeds statewide averages, indicating flexible use of alternatives. Only a quarter reached formal guilty status across 35 cases.
Sentences averaged 514 days with a median of 418 days, reflecting consistent moderate punishment. Probation averaged 522 days. Confinement split evenly between prison (11.4%) and jail (11.4%). An exceptional 85.7% relied on public defenders, the highest among forgery cases, indicating lower-income defendants where diversion access may correlate with economic status.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 40.0% of 35 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 57 | 6.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 39 | 2.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery 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 | 31 | 35.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2024 | 45 | 55.6% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 35 | 37.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 160 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 12 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
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 Forgery in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 37.1% based on 35 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 40.0% 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 Forgery in Pasco County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $126 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
85.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 35 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/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 · 35 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com