Intimidation / Threats in Pinellas County, Florida
171 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pinellas County processed 171 intimidation and threat cases, achieving a 88.3% guilty rate that exceeded statewide norms, while dismissals at 1.8% fell slightly below the statewide average of 2.2%. Notably, adjudication withheld occurred in only 5.8% of cases—far below the statewide average of 12.8%—meaning Pinellas County's courts typically impose formal convictions rather than withholding adjudication. This pattern suggests a high-accountability prosecution and judicial stance toward threat-related conduct.
Confinement was substantial: 42.7% received prison sentences averaging over two and a half years, while 26.3% served jail time. Probation averaged over four years among those under supervision. Average fines were modest at $145, suggesting financial penalties were secondary to custody and probation. Counsel representation was evenly split between public defenders and private attorneys, each at 6.4%—an atypical balance suggesting a more affluent defendant demographic in this county.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 662 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 37.0% — above 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 — 88.3% of 171 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 171 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 | 142 | 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 88.3% based on 171 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.8% 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 Pinellas County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $145 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
6.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.4% 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 | 110 | 89.1% | 1.8% |
| Black | 45 | 84.4% | 2.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 81.0% | 6.7% | 2.8 years |
| 2024 | 108 | 79.6% | 3.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 171 | 88.3% | 1.8% | 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 | 129 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 80 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 13 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,836 | 76.0% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,400 | 14.4% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,464 | 78.4% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,353 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,539 | 86.2% | 4.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,443 | 75.3% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,015 | 55.2% | 3.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,570 | 78.5% | 1.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 171 public court records; last updated September 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 · 171 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com