Intimidation / Threats in Brevard County, Florida
41 cases (2023-2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Intimidation and threats charges in Brevard County result in conviction at notably high rates. The guilty verdict rate of 68.3 percent exceeds typical outcomes for this charge statewide, while the withheld adjudication rate of 24.4 percent is double the statewide average of 12.2 percent. Together, these outcomes mean over 92 percent of cases end in either a formal conviction or a withheld adjudication. Dismissals occur in fewer than 5 percent of cases, slightly above the statewide average of 2.3 percent. No cases were resolved through diversion, compared to a statewide diversion rate of 2.5 percent, suggesting Brevard's State Attorney rarely offers pre-trial program alternatives for this charge.
Sentencing reflects serious consequences: the median jail sentence is 90 days, though the average of 613.9 days indicates some cases receive substantially longer terms. Over 56 percent of defendants receive jail time, with about 7 percent sent to prison. Average probation extends 843 days. The vast majority of defendants are represented by public defenders (19.5 percent) or have no private counsel recorded, indicating limited resources among those charged with intimidation and threats in this county.
Figures cover 41 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 156 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.3% — below the 31.4% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 68.3% of 41 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 41 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 23 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 11.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 68.8% | 6.2% | 2.8 years |
| 2024 | 11 | 54.5% | 9.1% | 1.9 months |
| 2025 | 14 | 78.6% | 0.0% | 11.9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 41 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 68.3% based on 41 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.4% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Intimidation / Threats in Brevard County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
19.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Brevard County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 41 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 41 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com