Other in Nassau County, Florida
246 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Nassau County's "Other" charges in 2025 show a conviction-oriented prosecution pattern. With only a 2.4% dismissal rate—5.8 percentage points below statewide—this county shows limited willingness to dismiss cases. The guilty rate of 77.6% combined with 19.1% withheld adjudication means 96.7% of cases end in some form of guilt determination. No diversions were available, further constraining defendant options.
Sentencing reflects a notable pattern: although only 11.0% received prison and 3.7% jail, the median sentence is 731 days—substantially exceeding the average of 868.3 days, suggesting a subset of defendants received very long terms. Most defendants (15.4%) had public defenders, with only 4.9% retaining private counsel. The high median sentence despite low confinement percentages indicates that when Nassau County incarcerates, sentences tend to be substantial.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 597 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 31.3% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 77.6% of 246 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 246 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 92 | 3.6 years |
| County Jail | 49 | 5.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Nassau 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 | 158 | 75.9% | 2.5% |
| Black | 38 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 292 | 69.9% | 4.5% | 2.6 years |
| 2024 | 286 | 83.9% | 5.9% | 2.4 years |
| 2025 | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% | 2.4 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 414 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 146 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 140 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 78 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 44 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 64 | 85.9% | 0.0% |
Need a Defense Attorney in Nassau County?
Get matched with a local attorney who handles Other cases. Free, confidential, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 77.6% based on 246 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.1% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 2.4 years, with an average fine of $648 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
15.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 246 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 246 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com