Intimidation / Threats in Leon County, Florida
37 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Leon County intimidation and threats charges resulted in convictions in 67.6% of cases, significantly outpacing the statewide guilty rate and reflecting strong prosecution outcomes. The dismissal rate of 5.4% is 3.2 percentage points above the statewide average of 2.2%, suggesting relatively more favorable pretrial resolution for some defendants. However, the withheld adjudication rate stands at 10.8%, below the statewide average of 12.8%, meaning fewer cases result in this non-conviction outcome that spares the defendant a formal adjudication. The diversion rate of 5.4% is also higher than the statewide 2.1%, indicating access to alternative resolution pathways.
Defendants convicted in Leon County intimidation cases face a median sentence of 320 days and an average of nearly 580 days, with approximately 3.8 years of probation supervision on average. Prison and jail confinement occur at roughly equal rates, each affecting about a third of defendants. Public defenders represented 56.8% of defendants, with the remaining cases handled by private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 158 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.5% — below 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 — 67.6% of 37 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 36 | 4.8 years |
| County Jail | 32 | 4.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in Leon 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 | 22 | 59.1% | 9.1% |
| White | 15 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 61.5% | 2.6% | 3.2 years |
| 2024 | 29 | 51.7% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| 2025 | 37 | 67.6% | 5.4% | 1 year, 7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | Second Degree | 54 |
| NULL | Third Degree | 32 |
| NULL | First Degree | 19 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 67.6% based on 37 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.8% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
56.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 35.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 37 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 37 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com