Intimidation / Threats in Duval County, Florida
79 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Duval County prosecuted Intimidation/Threats with high conviction outcomes: 76% guilty verdicts and 22% withheld adjudication—significantly above the statewide average of 13%—combined for 97% conviction rates. Dismissals in 1.3% of cases fell slightly below the state average of 2.2%, and no diversion programs appeared. The elevated withheld adjudication rate provided conviction-free records for a meaningful subset of defendants.
Sentences averaged 782 days (approximately 2 years), median 427 days, with probation extended to 1,014 days. Confinement was substantial: 34% received prison and 32% jail. Public defenders handled 72% of cases, substantially above private counsel at 23%, indicating a public-defender-dependent caseload. Fines averaged $100.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 178 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 36.5% — above 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 75.9% of 79 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 79 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 76 | 4.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 68 | 4.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in Duval County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42 | 71.4% | 2.4% |
| White | 36 | 80.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | 77.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2024 | 65 | 78.5% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| 2025 | 79 | 75.9% | 1.3% | 2.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 125 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 44 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 23 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 22 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 75.9% based on 79 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.5% of cases (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 Duval County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $100 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
72.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 22.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 79 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 79 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com