Robbery in Pinellas County, Florida
75 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pinellas County showed the most defendant-favorable dismissal rate: 6.7% of 75 robbery cases were dismissed, nearly four times the statewide average of 1.7%. Additionally, 2.7% resulted in acquittals—the highest acquittal rate among robbery counties—while 70.7% received guilty verdicts. This distribution suggests either robust defense representation or prosecutorial discretion favoring careful case screening. Withheld adjudications at 12.0% provided another conviction-record-free pathway.
Sentences averaged 2,514 days with a median of 1,461 days, comparable to other high-conviction counties despite lower conviction rates, indicating judges sentenced convicted defendants more severely. Prison time affected 53.3% of defendants, while 12.0% served jail terms instead. Public defender representation was notably low at 10.7% relative to private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 351 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 48.1% — above the 43.4% 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 — 70.7% of 75 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 75 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 160 | 8.1 years |
| County Jail | 26 | 8.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Pinellas County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52 | 80.8% | 5.8% |
| White | 18 | 38.9% | 11.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 87.7% | 0.0% | 6.2 years |
| 2024 | 74 | 93.2% | 0.0% | 9.4 years |
| 2025 | 75 | 70.7% | 6.7% | 6.9 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 90 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 69 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 43 |
| Felony | First Degree | 27 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,868 | 75.7% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,405 | 14.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,465 | 78.3% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,355 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,554 | 85.7% | 4.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,453 | 75.0% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,043 | 54.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,579 | 78.0% | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 70.7% based on 75 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.0% 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 Pinellas County?
The average sentence is 6.9 years, with an average fine of $133 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
10.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 75 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/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 · 75 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com