Other in Gadsden County, Florida
41 cases (2023-2025) · Gadsden County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
In Gadsden County, defendants charged with miscellaneous offenses ("Other" category) face markedly different outcomes than the statewide baseline. Nearly 88 percent of cases result in either a guilty verdict or adjudication withheld, compared to a statewide withheld rate of just 18.8 percent. The 34.1 percent withheld rate in Gadsden is substantially higher than the state average, meaning a large share of defendants avoid formal conviction despite judicial findings of guilt. Dismissals occur in 7.3 percent of cases, slightly below the statewide average of 8.6 percent. This prosecution pattern suggests these charges are pursued aggressively in Gadsden County with limited pretrial resolution.
Diversion programs play no role in Gadsden County outcomes for this charge category, whereas statewide 8.8 percent of defendants access diversion pathways that allow guilt avoidance through program completion. Nearly 54 percent of defendants rely on public defenders, while only 7.3 percent retain private attorneys, indicating economic constraints among the charged population. The reliance on public counsel combined with the near-complete absence of diversion alternatives shapes a narrower set of case resolution options.
Figures cover 41 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Gadsden County makes it in front of a judge. Of 183 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 21.9% — below 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 53.7% of 41 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 41 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 21 | 81.0% | 4.8% |
| White | 12 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 40.0% | 5.0% | 0 days |
| 2024 | 13 | 76.9% | 15.4% | 0 days |
| 2025 | 8 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 13 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 12 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 10 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Gadsden County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 140 (2023-2025) | 47.1% | 11.4% |
| Drug Possession | 106 (2023-2025) | 64.2% | 3.8% |
| Trespassing | 90 (2023-2025) | 36.7% | 53.3% |
| Battery | 80 (2023-2025) | 58.8% | 21.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 63 (2023-2025) | 46.0% | 30.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 59 (2023-2025) | 54.2% | 20.3% |
| Fraud | 24 (2023-2025) | 83.3% | 4.2% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 19 (2023-2025) | 57.9% | 21.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 53.7% based on 41 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 34.1% 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 Other in Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Gadsden County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 41 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/gadsden
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 41 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com