Hit and Run in Osceola County, Florida
116 cases (2025) · Osceola County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Osceola County's Hit and Run outcomes favored defendants more than statewide averages: dismissal rate of 2.6% exceeded the state's 1.6%. Conviction still occurred in 97% of cases (49% guilty, 47% withheld adjudication). Withheld adjudication reached 47% versus the state average of 32%, while diversion programs appeared in fewer than 1% of cases against the state average of 8%.
Sentences were light: median 6 days, average 41 days. Probation averaged 197 days with jail in 33% of cases and prison in less than 1%. Fines averaged $91. Defendants relied more heavily on public defenders (30%) than private counsel (13%), suggesting lower-income profiles.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 49.1% of 116 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 116 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 107 | 26 days |
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 14.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run sentencing in Osceola County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Osceola County?
The guilty rate is 49.1% based on 116 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Osceola County?
Adjudication is withheld in 47.4% 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 Osceola County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.4 months, with an average fine of $91 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
30.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 12.9% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 69 | 55.1% | 0.0% |
| Black | 30 | 53.3% | 10.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 42.9% | 3.3% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 89 | 52.8% | 0.0% | 7.1 months |
| 2025 | 116 | 49.1% | 2.6% | 1.4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 273 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 17 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Osceola County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,554 | 57.5% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 788 | 64.6% | 2.8% |
| Drug Possession | 598 | 75.9% | 2.2% |
| DUI | 463 | 80.8% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 421 | 55.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 316 | 60.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 345 | 74.5% | 3.8% |
| Trespassing | 286 | 68.9% | 11.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Osceola County, Florida (2025). Based on 116 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/osceola
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Osceola 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 · 116 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com