Intimidation / Threats in Escambia County, Florida
103 cases (2023-2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Escambia County has the most lenient intimidation outcomes in Florida. Dismissals occur in 6.8% of cases, nearly three times the 2.4% statewide rate. The guilty rate of only 74.8% is below the state average, and diversion programs are used in 3.9% of cases, above the 2.3% statewide rate. Withheld adjudication is lower at 7.8% versus 12.1% statewide. This pattern suggests Escambia County prosecutors screen cases differently or are more receptive to alternative resolution.
Consequences vary widely. Confinement affects 26.2% of defendants (12.6% prison, 13.6% jail), but probation is common at 1,414 days average. Sentences show extreme variation: average 14,533 days but median only 517 days, indicating a few lengthy sentences skew the mean. Fines average $465. Public defenders represent only 6.8% of defendants, and other representation data is incomplete.
Figures cover 103 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 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 31.4% 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 — 74.8% of 103 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 103 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 | 14 | 7.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 85.0 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 2.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in Escambia 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 | 60 | 70.0% | 3.3% |
| Black | 40 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 72.2% | 16.7% | 12.3 years |
| 2024 | 39 | 74.4% | 2.6% | 2.4 years |
| 2025 | 28 | 78.6% | 0.0% | 85.5 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 50 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 20 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 17 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 9 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,106 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,265 | 74.6% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,736 | 68.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,545 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 858 | 60.6% | 14.5% |
| Trespassing | 677 | 83.6% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 612 | 77.0% | 8.2% |
| Fraud | 338 | 71.6% | 9.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 74.8% based on 103 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?
The average sentence is 39.8 years, with an average fine of $465 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
6.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Escambia County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 103 public court records; last updated July 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 · 103 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com