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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1,899
Total Cases
56.1%
Guilty Rate
25.3%
Withheld Rate
3.8%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 9 months
Avg Sentence
Guilty
56.1% (1,065)
Withheld
25.3% (481)
Diversion
13.4% (254)
Dismissed
3.8% (72)
Acquitted
0.5% (10)
1 year, 9 months
Avg Sentence
11.5 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 8 months
Avg Probation
$219
Avg Fine
14.5%
Prison Rate
18.2%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 345 4.2 months
State Prison Facility 275 3.5 years
741
Public Defender
76.2% guilty · 1.5% dismissed
641
Private Attorney
51.5% guilty · 5.3% dismissed
412
Self or Unrepresented
21.8% guilty · 5.6% dismissed
71
Other
69.0% guilty · 5.6% dismissed
33
Conflict Counsel
90.9% 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 1,076 49.4% 3.7%
Black 718 71.3% 2.8%
Asian 72 18.1% 15.3%
9.9%
Under 21
29.8%
21-29
26.5%
30-39
18.9%
40-49
10.2%
50-59
4.7%
60+
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
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
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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What is the guilty rate for Other in Seminole County?
The guilty rate is 56.1% based on 1,899 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Seminole County?
Adjudication is withheld in 25.3% 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 Seminole County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 9 months, with an average fine of $219.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
39.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 33.8% retain private counsel.

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