Other in Pinellas County, Florida
6,400 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pinellas County's Other charges resulted in guilty verdicts in just 14.3 percent of cases and withheld adjudication in only 3.3 percent. Dismissals were negligible at 0.4 percent, far below Florida's statewide average of 8.2 percent. The county's outcome distribution differs markedly from statewide patterns, with notably lower rates across all adjudicated outcomes.
When confinement was imposed, it was minimal: 3.7 percent received prison and 6.2 percent received jail. Sentences averaged 654 days with a median of 270 days. Average fines were $55, the lowest among counties reviewed. Counsel representation was sparse in reported cases, with private attorneys in 1.7 percent and public defenders in 1.2 percent of cases.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 5,182 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 46.7% — above 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 — 14.4% of 6,400 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 6,400 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 1,295 | 4.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 856 | 4.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Pinellas County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 14.4% based on 6,400 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.3% 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 Pinellas County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $55 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
1.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.9% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 2,935 | 16.7% | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,936 | 17.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 104 | 7.7% | 1.0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,941 | 13.6% | 0.5% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 7,389 | 13.7% | 0.4% | 2.1 years |
| 2025 | 6,400 | 14.4% | 0.4% | 1 year, 10 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Infraction | Not Applicable | 12,077 |
| Infraction | NULL | 4,682 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1,463 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,179 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 892 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 337 |
| Felony | First Degree | 43 |
| County | Not Applicable | 35 |
| Local | Not Applicable | 8 |
| Felony | Life | 6 |
| Local | NULL | 6 |
| County | NULL | 2 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,836 | 76.0% | 1.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,464 | 78.4% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,353 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,539 | 86.2% | 4.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,443 | 75.3% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,015 | 55.2% | 3.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,570 | 78.5% | 1.5% |
| Fraud | 807 | 73.5% | 1.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 6,400 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/pinellas
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 6,400 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com