Intimidation / Threats in Citrus County, Florida
77 cases (2023-2025) · Citrus County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Intimidation and threats cases in Citrus County result in conviction at notably high rates. Of 77 cases, 89.6 percent ended in guilty verdicts, with an additional 7.8 percent receiving withheld adjudication—a Florida outcome that avoids formal conviction but establishes guilt. Together, these outcomes account for 97.4 percent of cases. The county dismissed no cases and achieved only one acquittal, a dismissal rate of zero compared to the statewide average of 2.3 percent. This suggests the local State Attorney prioritizes prosecution aggressively on these charges, with relatively few cases failing to proceed to judgment.
Defendants convicted in Citrus County faced substantial confinement and lengthy sentences. The average sentence exceeded four and a half years, with 61 percent of defendants receiving prison time and another 6.5 percent sentenced to jail. Average probation lasted nearly four years. Fines averaged $631. Just over half of defendants were represented by public defenders, while 23.4 percent retained private counsel, indicating mixed economic circumstances among the accused.
Figures cover 77 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 Citrus County makes it in front of a judge. Of 57 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 0.0% — 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 — 89.6% of 77 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 47 | 4.9 years |
| County Jail | 5 | 5.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in Citrus County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 67 | 89.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 94.4% | 0.0% | 5.0 years |
| 2024 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| 2025 | 17 | 76.5% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 38 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 34 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 4 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Citrus County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,863 | 41.3% | 14.5% |
| Drug Possession | 943 | 71.3% | 0.7% |
| Traffic Offense | 708 | 74.0% | 0.7% |
| Battery | 420 | 57.1% | 4.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 293 | 75.8% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 249 | 75.1% | 2.4% |
| DUI | 172 | 99.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 129 | 83.7% | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Citrus County?
The guilty rate is 89.6% based on 77 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Citrus County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.8% 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 Citrus County?
The average sentence is 4.6 years, with an average fine of $631 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
31.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 22.1% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Citrus County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 77 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/citrus
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Citrus 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 · 77 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com