What is the dismissal rate for Other in Brevard County?

The dismissal rate is 29.4% — 928 out of 3,158 cases were dismissed.

What percentage of Other defendants use a public defender in Brevard County?

6.3% of Other defendants in Brevard County are represented by a public defender, while 2.7% retain private counsel.

What is the diversion rate for Other in Brevard County?

The diversion rate for Other in Brevard County is 0.9%, meaning 30 cases were resolved through diversion programs.

How does Brevard County compare to other Florida counties for Other?

You can compare Brevard County's Other statistics with other counties using the statewide overview page or our county comparison tool.

What is the acquittal rate for Other in Brevard County?

The acquittal rate for Other in Brevard County is 0.2% — 6 out of 3,158 cases resulted in acquittal.

Other in Brevard County, Florida

3,158

Total Cases

28.3%

Guilty Rate

6.4%

Withheld Rate

29.4%

Dismissal Rate

10.0 months

Avg Sentence

Based on 3,158 Other cases in Brevard County (2023-2025), 28.3% resulted in a guilty finding, 6.4% had adjudication withheld, and 29.4% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 10.0 months. 2.7% of defendants retained private counsel while 6.3% used a public defender.

Facing Other charges in Brevard County?

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty

28.3% (894)

Withheld

6.4% (202)

Diversion

0.9% (30)

Dismissed

29.4% (928)

Acquitted

0.2% (6)

Sentencing Breakdown

10.0 months

Avg Sentence

1.5 months

Median Sentence

2.2 years

Avg Probation

2.8%

Prison Rate

11.0%

Jail Rate

Confinement Type	Count	Avg Sentence
County Jail	346	2.3 months
State Prison Facility	87	3.4 years

Counsel Analysis

199

Public Defender

67.8% guilty · 2.0% dismissed

Private Attorney

41.7% guilty · 13.1% dismissed

Court Private or Assigned Counsel

88.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Age Distribution

5.9%

Under 21

18.6%

21-29

29.9%

30-39

23.2%

40-49

13.3%

50-59

9.1%

60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year	Cases	Guilty Rate	Dismissal Rate	Avg Sentence
2023	793	31.5%	25.3%	1 year
2024	1,435	26.8%	34.8%	11.2 months
2025	930	27.8%	24.4%	7.0 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level	Degree	Cases
NULL	NULL	3,158

Related Charges in Brevard County

Charge	Cases	Guilty Rate	Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense	4,553	68.7%	1.7%
Drug Possession	2,070	72.5%	0.8%
Larceny / Theft	1,623	65.6%	0.6%
DUI	1,533	59.7%	0.9%
Trespassing	1,103	83.7%	0.6%
Battery	1,080	59.7%	2.1%
Contempt of Court	1,011	11.4%	84.9%
Resisting Officer	692	68.4%	1.3%

Was Your Case Dismissed?

29.4% of Other cases in Brevard County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Other in Brevard County?

The guilty rate is 28.3% based on 3,158 cases (2023-2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Brevard County?

Adjudication is withheld in 6.4% of cases. 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 Other in Brevard County?

The average sentence is 10.0 months.

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

6.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.7% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 3,158 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026