Other in Manatee County, Florida

In Manatee County, "Other" charges result in conviction or adjudication withheld in nearly 80 percent of cases, a substantially higher rate than the statewide pattern. Guilty verdicts occur in 48.3 percent of cases, while judges withheld adjudication in 31.5 percent—more than double Florida's statewide average of 18.8 percent. This suggests judges in Manatee frequently use the adjudication withheld option, allowing defendants to avoid a formal conviction record. Dismissals are rare at 2.9 percent, falling well below the statewide average of 8.6 percent, indicating the local State Attorney's office pursues these charges aggressively. Diversion programs diverted 15.3 percent of defendants, significantly higher than the statewide rate of 8.8 percent.

Defendants convicted in Manatee face median sentences of 457 days but averages pulled much higher at 1,067 days by longer-term cases. About 10.4 percent received prison time and 8.3 percent jail. Most defendants were represented by public defenders at 25.8 percent, compared to private counsel in only 10.8 percent of cases. Average fines were modest at $317.41, and probation averaged 764 days when imposed.

2.9% of Other cases in Manatee County are dismissed — below Florida's statewide average of 17.0%. Manatee County is tougher than typical on these cases, so the attorney you pick matters more here.

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1,811
Total Cases
48.3%
Guilty Rate
31.5%
Withheld Rate
2.9%
Dismissal Rate
2.9 years
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
48.3% (875)
Withheld
31.5% (570)
Diversion
15.3% (277)
Dismissed
2.9% (53)
Acquitted
0.3% (6)

Sentencing Breakdown

2.9 years
Avg Sentence
1 year, 3 months
Median Sentence
2.1 years
Avg Probation
$317
Avg Fine
10.4%
Prison Rate
8.3%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 188 4.8 years
County Jail 150 6.4 months

Counsel Analysis

543
Self or Unrepresented
28.2% guilty · 3.5% dismissed
468
Public Defender
62.0% guilty · 4.9% dismissed
195
Private Attorney
33.3% guilty · 1.5% dismissed
5
Conflict Counsel
60.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 1,157 50.6% 3.5%
Black 370 60.0% 2.2%
Asian 46 2.2% 2.2%

Age Distribution

10.0%
Under 21
20.1%
21-29
25.3%
30-39
19.9%
40-49
14.1%
50-59
10.5%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 567 51.5% 1.9% 2.6 years
2024 581 44.6% 3.8% 2.8 years
2025 663 48.9% 3.0% 3.3 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 693
Misdemeanor First Degree 361
Felony Third Degree 306
Not Applicable Not Applicable 225
Felony Second Degree 160
Not Applicable NULL 63
Felony First Degree 3

Related Charges in Manatee County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 14,788 44.5% 2.5%
Drug Possession 5,094 65.7% 1.0%
Larceny / Theft 2,751 58.6% 3.5%
Battery 1,908 57.1% 4.4%
Resisting Officer 1,585 71.0% 3.7%
Trespassing 1,194 72.9% 7.6%
Fraud 1,003 68.3% 1.1%
Sex Offense 1,001 85.7% 7.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Other in Manatee County?
The guilty rate is 48.3% based on 1,811 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Manatee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 31.5% 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 Manatee County?
The average sentence is 2.9 years, with an average fine of $317.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
25.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.8% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Manatee 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 · 1,811 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026