Other in Charlotte County, Florida
271 cases (2025) · Charlotte County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Charlotte County's 271 "Other" cases produced harsh outcomes. Guilty rate reached 81.2%, the highest in this sample, and withheld adjudication fell to 10.7%—below statewide 18.0%. Diversion appeared at 5.9% (versus statewide 8.5%), dismissals at 1.1% lagged statewide 8.2%. This reflected prosecution-heavy priorities.
Sentences were severe: median 182.5 days, average 746.3 days, probation 1,256.5 days (over three years). Prison was 15.5%, jail 33.9%. Private counsel at 23.6% suggested some resources but not enough to shift outcomes. High convictions paired with lengthy sentences made Charlotte most punitive in this group.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Charlotte County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,921 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 58.5% — above the 43.1% 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 — 81.2% of 271 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 271 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 270 | 1 year, 9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 143 | 4.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Charlotte County.
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 | 220 | 84.1% | 1.4% |
| Black | 31 | 90.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 279 | 74.2% | 1.1% | 4.3 years |
| 2024 | 268 | 75.7% | 0.4% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 271 | 81.2% | 1.1% | 2.0 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 357 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 225 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 143 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 57 |
| NULL | NULL | 26 |
| Felony | First Degree | 7 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 3 |
Related Charges in Charlotte County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,264 | 65.8% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 1,190 | 91.9% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 386 | 83.7% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 310 | 98.4% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 352 | 71.6% | 2.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 213 | 87.8% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 147 | 91.2% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 157 | 77.7% | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Charlotte County?
The guilty rate is 81.2% based on 271 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Charlotte County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.7% 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 Other in Charlotte County?
The average sentence is 2.0 years, with an average fine of $441 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Charlotte County, Florida (2025). Based on 271 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/charlotte
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Charlotte 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 · 271 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com