Intimidation / Threats in Florida
5,973
Total Cases
75.8%
Guilty Rate
2.5%
Dismissal Rate
13.3%
Withheld Rate
3.7 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 5,973 Intimidation / Threats cases across 46 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 75.8% with a 2.5% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 13.3% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.7 years, with an average fine of $557.20.
Intimidation / Threats by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 806 | 82.1% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 3.6 years |
| Palm Beach | 445 | 72.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Pinellas | 398 | 80.9% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 2.3 years |
| Polk | 379 | 72.3% | 17.4% | 2.4% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Volusia | 301 | 73.1% | 18.3% | 1.7% | 3.8 years |
| Marion | 274 | 78.1% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 2.6 years |
| Broward | 260 | 61.5% | 28.5% | 6.9% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Miami-Dade | 224 | 50.4% | 32.1% | 1.3% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Duval | 215 | 76.7% | 21.9% | 0.5% | 2.0 years |
| Pasco | 188 | 73.9% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 3.5 years |
| Okaloosa | 183 | 84.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.7 years |
| Seminole | 154 | 90.9% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Bay | 124 | 82.3% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.8 years |
| Sarasota | 118 | 76.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 8.6 years |
| St. Lucie | 112 | 58.9% | 15.2% | 6.2% | 5.0 years |
| Martin | 106 | 90.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 4.2 years |
| Escambia | 105 | 73.3% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 46.3 years |
| Leon | 105 | 61.0% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 2.7 years |
| Orange | 105 | 54.3% | 22.9% | 3.8% | 11.2 months |
| Alachua | 91 | 80.2% | 11.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| St. Johns | 86 | 72.1% | 14.0% | 3.5% | 2.4 years |
| Lake | 84 | 85.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 4.2 years |
| Osceola | 82 | 73.2% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Lee | 81 | 79.0% | 16.0% | 1.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Citrus | 77 | 89.6% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Manatee | 77 | 72.7% | 20.8% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| Walton | 72 | 86.1% | 0.0% | 8.3% | 4.8 years |
| Highlands | 62 | 75.8% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 6.5 years |
| Santa Rosa | 59 | 83.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 3.9 years |
| Collier | 58 | 75.9% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| Monroe | 55 | 74.5% | 21.8% | 0.0% | 8.1 months |
| Hernando | 49 | 89.8% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 3.2 years |
| Clay | 48 | 85.4% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 2.5 years |
| Indian River | 42 | 76.2% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Brevard | 41 | 68.3% | 24.4% | 4.9% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Columbia | 41 | 51.2% | 39.0% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Nassau | 41 | 82.9% | 17.1% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Okeechobee | 39 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Putnam | 39 | 79.5% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| Charlotte | 38 | 78.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 3.0 years |
| Sumter | 38 | 78.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Holmes | 20 | 90.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.7 years |
| Desoto | 18 | 88.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 8.3 years |
| Bradford | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.8 years |
| Baker | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Hendry | 10 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,748 | 77.8% | 2.7% | 3.0 years |
| 2024 | 1,939 | 77.6% | 2.5% | 3.0 years |
| 2025 | 2,265 | 72.5% | 2.4% | 4.3 years |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats is 75.8% based on 5,973 cases from 46 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Intimidation / Threats in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Intimidation / Threats is 2.5% across all Florida counties.
How does Intimidation / Threats sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Intimidation / Threats varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 46 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Intimidation / Threats?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Intimidation / Threats, adjudication is withheld in 13.3% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 5,973 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026