Intimidation / Threats in Marion County, Florida
123 cases (2025) · Marion County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Marion County prosecuted 123 intimidation and threats cases at a conviction rate significantly higher than statewide patterns. The guilty verdict rate of 80.5% substantially exceeded statewide outcomes, while withheld adjudication dropped to 11.4% versus 12.8% statewide. Marion County used pre-trial diversion in none of these cases compared to 2.1% statewide, and secured dismissals in only 1.6% versus 2.2% statewide. The State Attorney's office prioritizes conviction outcomes in intimidation cases.
Sentencing reflected this prosecution emphasis. Average sentences reached 1,014 days with a median of 913 days, and 57.7% of defendants received prison time—among the highest confinement rates for this charge. Public defenders handled 40.7% of cases, and probation sentences averaged 1,182 days, extending supervision well beyond incarceration.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Marion County makes it in front of a judge. Of 231 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.2% — 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 — 80.5% of 123 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 123 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 | 122 | 3.6 years |
| County Jail | 60 | 4.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in Marion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 75.6% | 2.6% |
| Black | 40 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 74.6% | 1.7% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2024 | 85 | 85.9% | 4.7% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 123 | 80.5% | 1.6% | 2.8 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 142 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 77 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 45 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Marion County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,396 | 66.3% | 15.3% |
| Drug Possession | 2,736 | 74.3% | 2.6% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,081 | 61.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,376 | 79.1% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 806 | 66.4% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 735 | 83.0% | 0.8% |
| Trespassing | 555 | 82.7% | 0.2% |
| DUI | 431 | 99.3% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Marion County?
The guilty rate is 80.5% based on 123 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Marion County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.4% 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 Marion County?
The average sentence is 2.8 years, with an average fine of $181 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Marion County, Florida (2025). Based on 123 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/marion
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Marion 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 · 123 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com