Intimidation / Threats in St. Johns County, Florida

86 cases (2023-2025) · St. Johns County courts

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.

86
Total Cases (2023-2025)
73.3%
Guilty Rate
12.8%
Withheld Rate
3.5%
Dismissal Rate
vs 2.4% statewide, 2023-2025
2.4 years
Avg Sentence

Figures cover 86 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.

I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)

Guilty
73.3% (63)
Withheld
12.8% (11)
Diversion
3.5% (3)
Dismissed
3.5% (3)
Acquitted
1.2% (1)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.3% of 86 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 86 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)

2.4 years
Avg Sentence
2.0 years
Median Sentence
4.0 years
Avg Probation
$3
Avg Fine
39.5%
Prison Rate
26.7%
Jail Rate

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
35
Private Attorney
80.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
32
Public Defender
68.8% guilty · 3.1% dismissed
6
Conflict Counsel
100.0% 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 64 68.8% 4.7%
Black 12 83.3% 0.0%
4.7%
Under 21
27.9%
21-29
30.2%
30-39
30.2%
40-49
7.0%
50-59
0.0%
60+

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
Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 35
Felony Third Degree 23
Misdemeanor First Degree 20
Misdemeanor Second Degree 8
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%
III Getting Help

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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