Hit and Run in Wakulla County, Florida
Hit and Run cases in Wakulla County result in guilty verdicts at a notably higher rate than the statewide pattern suggests. With a 75% guilty rate compared to a statewide withheld rate of 31.2%, Wakulla's approach emphasizes formal convictions over the adjudication-withheld outcomes that dominate elsewhere in Florida. The dismissal rate of 4.2% exceeds the statewide average of 1.8%, indicating Wakulla prosecutors filter more cases before trial, but the 20.8% withheld rate falls well below state norms, meaning judges here are less likely to avoid placing a conviction on defendants' records even when guilt is found.
Sentencing in Wakulla County reflects moderate enforcement, with average jail time of 35 days and median time of 37 days, paired with probation averaging 281 days. Over half of defendants spend time confined, and fines average $138. The public defender represents nearly 46% of defendants while private counsel appears in 12.5% of cases, suggesting significant representation disparities that may influence case outcomes and plea decisions.
4.2% of Hit and Run cases in Wakulla County are dismissed, and 20.8% receive adjudication withheld. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 13 | 1.2 months |
Counsel Analysis
Demographics
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 | 21 | 76.2% | 4.8% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 21 days |
| 2024 | 9 | 77.8% | 11.1% | 1.2 months |
| 2025 | 7 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 1.5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 23 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 601 | 70.7% | 4.3% |
| Drug Possession | 491 | 75.8% | 2.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 310 | 67.7% | 9.4% |
| Other | 227 | 65.2% | 7.9% |
| Battery | 161 | 57.1% | 12.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 131 | 73.3% | 4.6% |
| DUI | 116 | 92.2% | 3.4% |
| Sex Offense | 76 | 80.3% | 9.2% |
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About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 24 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026