Other in Pasco County, Florida
In Pasco County, the "Other" charge category shows conviction-heavy outcomes compared to statewide patterns. The guilty rate of 53.8 percent combined with a 19.2 percent adjudication withheld rate means over 73 percent of defendants receive a conviction or conviction-equivalent outcome. The dismissal rate of 1.1 percent falls sharply below the statewide average of 8.6 percent, a gap of 7.5 percentage points. This suggests prosecutors in the Sixth Judicial Circuit pursue these charges aggressively and judges rarely find insufficient evidence to dismiss. The diversion rate of 9.4 percent slightly exceeds the statewide average, indicating some defendants avoid conviction through program completion, but this pathway remains limited relative to the overall conviction likelihood.
Sentenced defendants in Pasco County face substantial confinement risk and lengthy terms. Nearly 28 percent spent time in prison or jail, with prison accounting for 18.6 percent of cases. The average sentence of 1,068 days combined with 834 average probation days shows extended post-conviction supervision is common. Half of defendants used public defenders while 28 percent retained private counsel, reflecting mixed income levels across caseloads. Average fines were minimal at $182.64, suggesting restitution or incarceration took priority over financial penalties in this charge category.
1.1% of Other cases in Pasco County are dismissed — below Florida's statewide average of 17.0%. Pasco 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 425 | 4.2 years |
| County Jail | 224 | 6.0 months |
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 | 1,852 | 54.6% | 1.1% |
| Black | 324 | 61.7% | 1.2% |
| Not Available | 32 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 813 | 56.2% | 0.7% | 2.7 years |
| 2024 | 712 | 51.5% | 1.7% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 765 | 53.5% | 0.9% | 3.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 596 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 541 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 520 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 344 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 219 |
| NULL | NULL | 42 |
| Felony | First Degree | 17 |
| Felony | NULL | 9 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 2 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 8,302 | 76.1% | 0.2% |
| Traffic Offense | 6,884 | 66.2% | 0.5% |
| Battery | 4,014 | 57.2% | 1.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,547 | 66.7% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,194 | 76.4% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 2,016 | 96.2% | 2.5% |
| Trespassing | 1,581 | 77.7% | 3.3% |
| Burglary | 1,373 | 77.8% | 1.1% |
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About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 2,290 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026