Intimidation / Threats in St. Johns County, Florida
86 cases (2023-2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
St. Johns County convicts 73 percent of intimidation defendants and withholds adjudication in 13 percent, close to statewide averages. Dismissals and diversions reach 3.5 percent each, slightly elevated above statewide norms. The overall pattern is moderate: cases proceed to conviction or withheld status most often, but alternative resolutions occur at rates comparable to or above statewide.
Sentences span a middle ground: median 731 days, about two years, with 40 percent receiving prison and 27 percent jail time. Private and public defenders are nearly evenly split at 41 percent and 37 percent respectively, suggesting an economically diverse defendant population. Fines are negligible, averaging $3.
Figures cover 86 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.3% of 86 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 86 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 34 | 3.7 years |
| County Jail | 23 | 6.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats sentencing in St. Johns County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 64 | 68.8% | 4.7% |
| Black | 12 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 81.5% | 3.7% | 2.6 years |
| 2024 | 30 | 70.0% | 3.3% | 2.9 years |
| 2025 | 29 | 69.0% | 3.4% | 1 year, 9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 35 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 23 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 20 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 833 | 59.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 599 | 59.4% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 612 | 61.4% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 592 | 42.9% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 284 | 77.1% | 4.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Intimidation / Threats in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 73.3% based on 86 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.8% of cases (2023-2025). 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 St. Johns County?
The average sentence is 2.4 years, with an average fine of $3 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
37.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 40.7% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in St. Johns County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 86 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 86 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com