Intimidation / Threats in Escambia County, Florida

102 cases (2023-2025) · Escambia County courts

From 2023 to 2025, intimidation and threats charges in Escambia County showed above-average dismissal rates. Guilty verdicts occurred in 75.5% of the 102 cases and adjudication was withheld in 7.8%, but 6.9% resulted in dismissals—1.4 points higher than the statewide average of 2.2%. This pattern suggests Escambia prosecutors may decline weaker cases more often, or defense counsel secure dismissals more effectively.

Confinement was less frequent than for more serious felonies. The median sentence was 731 days (2 years) and confinement averaged 13,504 days (37 years), driven by a small number of severe cases. About 15.7% received prison and 13.7% jail time. Probation averaged 1,415 days. Public defenders represented just 5.9% of defendants, indicating most retained private counsel.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

102
Total Cases (2023-2025)
75.5%
Guilty Rate
7.8%
Withheld Rate
6.9%
Dismissal Rate
vs 2.4% statewide, 2023-2025
37.0 years
Avg Sentence (confined)

Figures cover 102 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.

Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Escambia 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 48.3% — above the 31.7% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.

Filed for prosecution
51.7% (92)
Declined to file
1.1% (2)
Dropped after filing
46.6% (83)
Administratively dismissed
0.6% (1)
Pre-trial diversion
0.0% (0)

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.

I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)

Guilty
75.5% (77)
Withheld
7.8% (8)
Diversion
3.9% (4)
Dismissed
6.9% (7)
Acquitted
1.0% (1)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 75.5% of 102 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 102 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)

37.0 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
2.0 years
Median Sentence
3.9 years
Avg Probation
$465
Avg Fine
15.7%
Prison Rate
13.7%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
State Prison Facility 16 71.0 years
County Jail 14 7.3 months
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 1 2.0 years
III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Escambia County?

The guilty rate is 75.5% based on 102 cases (2023-2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Escambia 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 Escambia County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 37.0 years, with an average fine of $465 (2023-2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

5.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).

IV Full Data
43
Self or Unrepresented
79.1% guilty · 2.3% dismissed
40
Other
80.0% guilty · 2.5% dismissed
6
Public Defender
66.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 59 71.2% 3.4%
Black 40 80.0% 12.5%
3.9%
Under 21
18.6%
21-29
37.3%
30-39
23.5%
40-49
11.8%
50-59
4.9%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 35 74.3% 17.1% 14.9 years
2024 39 74.4% 2.6% 2.4 years
2025 28 78.6% 0.0% 79.1 years
Level Degree Cases
NULL NULL 47
Felony Second Degree 22
Misdemeanor First Degree 17
Misdemeanor Second Degree 9
Felony Third Degree 7
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 3,108 59.3% 14.1%
Drug Possession 2,249 75.7% 6.8%
Larceny / Theft 1,730 69.2% 10.4%
Other 1,544 39.2% 4.9%
Battery 847 61.4% 14.6%
Trespassing 676 83.7% 7.2%
Resisting Officer 610 77.2% 8.4%
Fraud 335 72.2% 9.6%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Escambia County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 102 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/escambia

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 102 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com