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.

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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

Related Florida Statute

§ 836.05 / § 790.163 — Intimidation / Threats
Florida Statute § 836.05 / § 790.163 criminalizes making threats to kill or harm another person or their family, including verbal, written, or electronic communications intended to intimidate. These statutes also cover threats made with the intent to obstruct justice or influence legal proceedings.

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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