Fraud in Pasco County, Florida

415 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, fraud cases in Pasco County showed substantially higher diversion rates than statewide averages. Guilty verdicts occurred in 72.3% of cases, with adjudication withheld in 13.5%, and diversion programs in 12.0%—double the statewide 6.4%. Dismissals were minimal at 0.5%. Pasco County's circuit offered diversion pathways at twice the statewide rate.

Sentencing reflected moderate severity. Prison was imposed in 20.2% and jail in 11.8%, with a median sentence of 471 days. Probation averaged 1,370.5 days. Public defenders represented 64.3% of defendants versus private counsel at 26.3%, indicating a mixed client base. Average fines were modest at $128.54, suggesting lower-value fraud cases compared to other counties.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

415
Total Cases (2025)
72.3%
Guilty Rate
13.5%
Withheld Rate
0.5%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 1.9% statewide, 2025
1 year, 8 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
72.3% (300)
Withheld
13.5% (56)
Diversion
12.0% (50)
Dismissed
0.5% (2)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 72.3% of 415 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 415 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

1 year, 8 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
1 year, 4 months
Median Sentence
3.8 years
Avg Probation
$129
Avg Fine
20.2%
Prison Rate
11.8%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
State Prison Facility 336 3.4 years
County Jail 196 7.1 months

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Pasco County.

III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 72.3% based on 415 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 13.5% 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?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $129 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

64.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.3% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

267
Public Defender
79.4% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
109
Private Attorney
52.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
31
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
93.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 349 75.6% 0.3%
Black 54 66.7% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

2.9%
Under 21
18.8%
21-29
40.2%
30-39
20.5%
40-49
13.5%
50-59
4.1%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 429 68.5% 0.2% 1 year, 10 months
2024 471 78.8% 0.6% 3.1 years
2025 415 72.3% 0.5% 1 year, 8 months

Quarterly detail

0.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.2%
0.0%
0.8%
0.7%
0.0%
1.1%
0.0%
1.4%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 874
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 2,787 76.0% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,247 69.5% 0.8%
Battery 1,413 53.6% 2.7%
Larceny / Theft 1,266 64.5% 1.1%
Other 753 54.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 784 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 717 96.0% 2.4%
Trespassing 512 74.6% 4.5%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 415 public court records; last updated September 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 · 415 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com