Intimidation / Threats in Pasco County, Florida

71 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

In 2025, 71 intimidation cases in Pasco County resulted in substantially harsher outcomes than statewide norms. The guilty rate of 76.1% far exceeds state patterns, and diversion programs handled only 1.4% of cases against the state average of 2.1%. Dismissals (1.4%) fell below statewide average (2.2%), while withheld adjudication (15.5%) remained close to state levels (12.8%), showing Pasco prosecutors pursue conviction over alternatives.

Average sentences ran 1,518 days (median 1,096), notably severe for intimidation cases. Prison confinement was high at 38% of cases, though jail stays minimal at 5.6%. Most defendants used public defenders (60.6%), reflecting the pattern of indigent representation.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

71
Total Cases (2025)
76.1%
Guilty Rate
15.5%
Withheld Rate
1.4%
Dismissal Rate
vs 2.4% statewide, 2025
4.2 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
76.1% (54)
Withheld
15.5% (11)
Diversion
1.4% (1)
Dismissed
1.4% (1)
Acquitted
1.4% (1)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 76.1% of 71 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 71 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

4.2 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
3.0 years
Median Sentence
3.7 years
Avg Probation
$188
Avg Fine
38.0%
Prison Rate
5.6%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
State Prison Facility 56 4.6 years
County Jail 21 8.7 months
III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 76.1% based on 71 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 15.5% 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 Pasco County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.2 years, with an average fine of $188 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

60.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 33.8% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data
43
Public Defender
79.1% guilty · 2.3% dismissed
24
Private Attorney
75.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 63 74.6% 1.6%
5.6%
Under 21
32.4%
21-29
25.4%
30-39
14.1%
40-49
22.5%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 45 88.9% 0.0% 3.8 years
2024 67 68.7% 1.5% 2.5 years
2025 71 76.1% 1.4% 4.2 years
Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 82
Misdemeanor First Degree 62
Felony Third Degree 33
Misdemeanor Second Degree 6
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,787 76.0% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,247 69.5% 0.8%
Battery 1,413 53.6% 2.7%
Larceny / Theft 1,266 64.5% 1.1%
Other 753 54.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 784 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 717 96.0% 2.4%
Trespassing 512 74.6% 4.5%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 71 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/pasco

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 71 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com