Intimidation / Threats in Pinellas County, Florida
178 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
From 2025, Pinellas County processed 178 intimidation or threats cases with a conviction rate of 84.8 percent, mirroring Okaloosa's aggressive prosecution posture. The withheld adjudication rate of 5.6 percent remained substantially lower than the statewide 12.8 percent average, while the dismissal rate of 1.7 percent fell slightly short of the 2.2 percent statewide average. Pinellas showed little inclination toward alternative resolutions.
Sentences in Pinellas were shorter than Okaloosa's: averaging 914 days with a median of 548 days. However, confinement rates were considerably higher, with 40.4 percent of defendants imprisoned and 25.3 percent jailed. This pattern suggests Pinellas judges imposed shorter but more certain custody terms rather than longer probation-focused sentences. Average fines totaled $145.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 615 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 36.7% — above 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 — 84.8% of 178 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 178 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 | 141 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 123 | 5.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in Pinellas 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 | 111 | 88.3% | 1.8% |
| Black | 46 | 84.8% | 2.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 | 76.6% | 6.3% | 2.8 years |
| 2024 | 108 | 79.6% | 3.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 178 | 84.8% | 1.7% | 2.5 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 | Second Degree | 160 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 130 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 86 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 19 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,868 | 75.7% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,405 | 14.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,465 | 78.3% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,355 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,554 | 85.7% | 4.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,453 | 75.0% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,043 | 54.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,579 | 78.0% | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 84.8% based on 178 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.6% 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 Pinellas County?
The average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $145 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
9.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 178 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/pinellas
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 178 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com