Intimidation / Threats in Hillsborough County, Florida
239 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
Hillsborough County convicted 79.7% of 236 Intimidation/Threats defendants in 2025, matching Bay County's rate despite handling six times more cases. Withheld adjudications (8.9%) remained below the 12.8% statewide average, while dismissals (3.4%) and diversion (2.5%) were both minimal. This pattern indicates Hillsborough's State Attorney similarly prioritizes formal convictions over alternative dispositions, maintaining high-volume aggressive prosecution.
Prison confinement applied to 43.2% of defendants, lower than Bay's 49.2%, and jail to 16.1%. Average sentences ran 1,359 days (3.7 years) with a median of 1,461 days (4 years), slightly above Bay's profile. Probation averaged 1,855 days (5 years). Hillsborough's clientele was dramatically more affluent: 80.1% had private counsel versus 19.9% public defenders. Average fines were $45.01.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,108 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 34.7% — in line with 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 79.9% of 239 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 239 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 451 | 4.3 years |
| County Jail | 107 | 7.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in Hillsborough County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 79.9% based on 239 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.4% 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 Hillsborough County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.8 years, with an average fine of $45 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 79.9% retain private counsel (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 82.9% | 2.5% |
| Black | 71 | 73.2% | 5.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 191 | 78.5% | 5.2% | 3.3 years |
| 2024 | 365 | 89.6% | 1.9% | 3.7 years |
| 2025 | 239 | 79.9% | 3.3% | 3.8 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 437 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 196 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 119 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 43 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,131 | 50.7% | 9.1% |
| Drug Possession | 6,203 | 72.4% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,598 | 68.8% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,442 | 85.7% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.6% |
| Battery | 3,194 | 50.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,875 | 69.5% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,542 | 74.3% | 1.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 239 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough 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 · 239 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com