Other in Orange County, Florida
Orange County handles "Other" charges with a markedly different profile than Florida overall. The withheld adjudication rate of 50.4 percent far exceeds the statewide average of 18.8 percent, meaning half of defendants found guilty avoid a formal conviction on their record. Guilty verdicts occur in 35 percent of cases, while dismissals happen in 8.1 percent—slightly below the state average. The diversion rate of 4.3 percent trails the statewide average of 8.8 percent, suggesting Orange County prosecutors use pre-trial diversion programs less frequently for this charge category. Taken together, these outcomes indicate Orange County's State Attorney prioritizes adjudication outcomes over diversionary alternatives.
When confinement occurs, sentences vary widely. The average sentence runs 511 days, but the median sits at just 66 days, reflecting a small cluster of lengthy prison terms pulling the average upward. Prison confinement applies to 8.4 percent of cases while 28.1 percent receive jail time. Probation averages 816 days. Legal representation splits nearly evenly: 37.6 percent rely on public defenders and 34.8 percent hire private counsel, with most defendants paying average fines of $2,356.
8.1% of Other cases in Orange County are dismissed — below Florida's statewide average of 17.0%. Orange County is tougher than typical on these cases, so the attorney you pick matters more here.
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Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 1,171 | 3.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 349 | 5.2 years |
Counsel Analysis
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 | 1,943 | 32.6% | 9.6% |
| Black | 1,426 | 52.3% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 27 | 22.2% | 18.5% |
| Not Available | 13 | 15.4% | 15.4% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,346 | 32.8% | 6.8% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 1,269 | 34.1% | 9.1% | 11.5 months |
| 2025 | 1,545 | 37.0% | 8.5% | 1 year, 9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Infraction | NULL | 1,617 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1,154 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 727 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 241 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 238 |
| Felony | First Degree | 139 |
| NULL | NULL | 30 |
| County | NULL | 8 |
| Local | NULL | 6 |
Related Charges in Orange County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 19,880 | 20.8% | 31.3% |
| Drug Possession | 9,214 | 67.6% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 8,081 | 56.3% | 2.6% |
| DUI | 4,013 | 49.9% | 2.4% |
| Battery | 3,807 | 43.6% | 5.4% |
| Trespassing | 3,759 | 66.1% | 6.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 3,107 | 59.1% | 3.8% |
| Weapons Offense | 1,729 | 49.6% | 6.1% |
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About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 4,160 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026