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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2,290
Total Cases
53.8%
Guilty Rate
19.2%
Withheld Rate
1.1%
Dismissal Rate
2.9 years
Avg Sentence
Guilty
53.8% (1,233)
Withheld
19.2% (439)
Diversion
9.4% (216)
Dismissed
1.1% (25)
Acquitted
0.3% (6)
2.9 years
Avg Sentence
1 year, 11 months
Median Sentence
2.3 years
Avg Probation
$183
Avg Fine
18.6%
Prison Rate
9.8%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 425 4.2 years
County Jail 224 6.0 months
1,145
Public Defender
64.6% guilty · 1.5% dismissed
639
Private Attorney
48.5% guilty · 0.8% dismissed
184
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
82.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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%
6.2%
Under 21
22.0%
21-29
29.7%
30-39
21.7%
40-49
13.3%
50-59
7.0%
60+
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
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
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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What is the guilty rate for Other in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 53.8% based on 2,290 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.2% 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 Pasco County?
The average sentence is 2.9 years, with an average fine of $183.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
50.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.9% retain private counsel.

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