Intimidation / Threats in Escambia County, Florida
102 cases (2023-2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
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.
Figures cover 102 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 31.7% 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 — 75.5% of 102 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 102 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 16 | 71.0 years |
| County Jail | 14 | 7.3 months |
| 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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 | 59 | 71.2% | 3.4% |
| 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 (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 |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 47 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 22 |
| 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 | 3,108 | 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