Other in Seminole County, Florida
In Seminole County, "Other" charges result in conviction at notably higher rates than the statewide norm. The 56.1% guilty rate combined with a 25.3% adjudication withheld rate means 81.4% of defendants receive some form of conviction outcome. Dismissals occur in only 3.8% of cases, well below Florida's statewide dismissal rate of 8.6%, suggesting the State Attorney's office in this circuit pursues these charges aggressively. The diversion rate of 13.4% exceeds the statewide average of 8.8%, indicating Seminole County does offer some pathway to avoid conviction through program completion, though it remains a secondary option.
Defendants convicted in Seminole County for these charges face meaningful confinement exposure: 14.5% receive prison sentences and 18.2% receive jail time. The median sentence of 345 days reflects a middle ground between lenient and severe outcomes, though the average of 643.7 days shows some cases result in substantially longer terms. Probation averaged 617 days, and fines averaged $218.80. Representation was split between public defenders (39%) and private attorneys (33.8%), with the remainder likely self-represented or using other counsel arrangements.
3.8% of Other cases in Seminole County are dismissed — below Florida's statewide average of 17.0%. Seminole 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 | 345 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 275 | 3.5 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 | 1,076 | 49.4% | 3.7% |
| Black | 718 | 71.3% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 72 | 18.1% | 15.3% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 837 | 58.8% | 3.3% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 534 | 54.1% | 3.2% | 2.3 years |
| 2025 | 528 | 53.8% | 5.1% | 2.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 771 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 615 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 220 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 114 |
| Local | Not Applicable | 59 |
| Infraction | Not Applicable | 51 |
| Felony | First Degree | 31 |
| NULL | NULL | 23 |
| County | Not Applicable | 15 |
Related Charges in Seminole County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,514 | 51.6% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,466 | 55.3% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 4,082 | 68.2% | 0.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,257 | 68.3% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 1,887 | 49.7% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 1,306 | 80.5% | 3.8% |
| Probation Violation | 1,163 | 21.6% | 1.5% |
| Sex Offense | 930 | 76.8% | 0.4% |
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About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Seminole 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 · 1,899 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026