Hit and Run in Nassau County, Florida
33 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Nassau County processed 33 Hit and Run cases in 2025 with outcomes favoring withheld adjudication. Adjudication withheld reached 57.6%, 25 points above the 32.2% statewide average. Guilty verdicts accounted for 42.4%. Zero cases were dismissed, and no diversion programs served defendants, indicating Nassau pursues formal dispositions rather than alternatives.
Confinement was notably light: just 3% received jail or prison. Yet probation extended 731 days on average—more than double typical periods—suggesting Nassau prioritizes post-conviction monitoring over incarceration. When sentences were imposed, they averaged 350 days. Public defenders represented 42.4% of cases, the highest rate observed for this charge, indicating predominantly lower-income defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 72 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.1% — in line with the 13.9% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 57.6% of 33 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 33 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 | 3 | 4.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 1 year, 2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run sentencing in Nassau County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 19 | 36.8% | 0.0% |
| Black | 11 | 45.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 61.5% | 0.0% | 0 days |
| 2024 | 36 | 36.1% | 0.0% | 2.5 months |
| 2025 | 33 | 42.4% | 0.0% | 11.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 90 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 42.4% based on 33 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 57.6% 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 Hit and Run in Nassau County?
The average sentence is 11.7 months, with an average fine of $950 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
42.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 33 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 33 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com