Robbery in Escambia County, Florida

34 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts

In 2025, Robbery charges in Escambia County had markedly different outcomes than statewide. Defendants saw 17.6% dismissal rates—nearly ten times the statewide average of 1.7%—plus another 5.9% diversion and 5.9% withheld, meaning 29.4% avoided full conviction. However, 70.6% were convicted. The local State Attorney's approach appears more receptive to dismissals and alternative resolutions than typical Florida robbery prosecution.

Convicted defendants faced severe sentences averaging 5,306 days (approximately 14.5 years), with median sentences at 5,479 days. Prison confinement applied to 52.9% of cases, compared to only 5.9% jail. Average probation was 1,015 days. Private attorneys represented 23.5% of the caseload, suggesting higher private representation than typical robbery cases.

34
Total Cases (2025)
70.6%
Guilty Rate
5.9%
Withheld Rate
17.6%
Dismissal Rate
vs 1.8% statewide, 2025
14.5 years
Avg Sentence

Not every Robbery charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 192 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 57.3% — above the 43.4% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.

Filed for prosecution
42.7% (82)
Declined to file
2.1% (4)
Dropped after filing
55.2% (106)
Administratively dismissed
0.0% (0)
Pre-trial diversion
0.0% (0)

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.

I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
70.6% (24)
Withheld
5.9% (2)
Diversion
5.9% (2)
Dismissed
17.6% (6)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 70.6% of 34 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 34 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

14.5 years
Avg Sentence
15.0 years
Median Sentence
2.8 years
Avg Probation
$518
Avg Fine
52.9%
Prison Rate
5.9%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 34 42.7 years
County Jail 3 7.4 months
20
Self or Unrepresented
70.0% guilty · 10.0% dismissed
8
Private Attorney
50.0% guilty · 50.0% 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
Black 29 72.4% 20.7%
50.0%
Under 21
29.4%
21-29
14.7%
30-39
2.9%
40-49
0.0%
50-59
2.9%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 32 84.4% 3.1% 12.8 years
2024 28 82.1% 10.7% 147.8 years
2025 34 70.6% 17.6% 14.5 years
Level Degree Cases
NULL NULL 42
Felony Second Degree 20
Felony NULL 13
Felony Third Degree 11
Felony First Degree 8
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 3,106 59.3% 14.1%
Drug Possession 2,265 74.6% 6.8%
Larceny / Theft 1,736 68.8% 10.4%
Other 1,545 39.2% 4.9%
Battery 858 60.6% 14.5%
Trespassing 677 83.6% 7.2%
Resisting Officer 612 77.0% 8.2%
Fraud 338 71.6% 9.5%

Was Your Case Dismissed?

17.6% of Robbery cases in Escambia County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Escambia County?

The guilty rate is 70.6% based on 34 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Escambia County?

Adjudication is withheld in 5.9% 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 Robbery in Escambia County?

The average sentence is 14.5 years, with an average fine of $518 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.5% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 34 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/escambia

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 34 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com