Fraud in Pasco County, Florida
418 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Pasco County in 2025 prioritized conviction: 71% guilty verdicts with only 0.5% dismissals—well below the statewide 1.9% rate. Withheld adjudication rates at 14% were the lowest statewide, suggesting the prosecutor here demanded full adjudication or acquittal with minimal use of conviction-avoidance mechanisms. Diversion reached 12% of cases, double the state average, but overall the county's posture leaned toward aggressive prosecution and formal conviction outcomes.
Defendants who faced conviction encountered long sentences: median incarceration of 471 days with 20% receiving prison terms. Probation averaged 3.7 years, among the highest. Average fines were the lowest in the fraud dataset at $129, suggesting financial penalties were minimal while sentence length and probation duration substituted as the primary sanction. Public defenders represented 64%, reflecting Pasco's rural character.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 71.3% of 418 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 418 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 | 335 | 3.4 years |
| County Jail | 189 | 7.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud 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 | 352 | 74.4% | 0.3% |
| Black | 54 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 429 | 68.5% | 0.2% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2024 | 471 | 78.6% | 0.6% | 3.1 years |
| 2025 | 418 | 71.3% | 0.5% | 1 year, 8 months |
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 | 877 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 315 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 79 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 28 |
| Felony | First Degree | 18 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
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 Fraud in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 71.3% based on 418 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.9% 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 Fraud in Pasco County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $129 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 418 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/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 · 418 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com