Intimidation / Threats in Putnam County, Florida

Intimidation and threats charges in Putnam County result in conviction far more often than statewide norms. Nearly 80 percent of defendants are found guilty, compared to a statewide withheld rate of 12.2 percent. Putnam County has no dismissals on record for this charge, placing it 2.3 percentage points below the statewide dismissal average of 2.3 percent. The 15.4 percent withheld adjudication rate—where guilt is found but no conviction is recorded—slightly exceeds the state average, suggesting some judges exercise discretion in avoiding formal convictions. Diversion programs are rarely used in Putnam County for this charge at 5.1 percent, roughly double the statewide rate of 2.5 percent.

Defendants convicted of intimidation and threats in Putnam County face substantial consequences. Nearly 39 percent receive prison sentences while 31 percent receive jail time, with average sentences of 917 days and median sentences of 462 days. Probation terms average over six years. Fines are minimal at an average of sixty dollars. About 36 percent of defendants are represented by public defenders, reflecting the economic circumstances of many charged with this offense in the county.