Sex Offense in Escambia County, Florida

765
Total Cases
79.5%
Guilty Rate
2.4%
Withheld Rate
14.0%
Dismissal Rate
91.7 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 765 Sex Offense cases in Escambia County (2023-2025), 79.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 2.4% had adjudication withheld, and 14.0% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 91.7 years, with an average fine of $310.89. 0.0% of defendants retained private counsel while 5.2% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
79.5% (608)
Withheld
2.4% (18)
Diversion
0.5% (4)
Dismissed
14.0% (107)
Acquitted
1.7% (13)

Sentencing Breakdown

91.7 years
Avg Sentence
11.8 years
Median Sentence
8.6 years
Avg Probation
$310.89
Avg Fine
15.4%
Prison Rate
2.6%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 118 107.2 years
County Jail 20 4.7 months

Counsel Analysis

423
Other
80.4% guilty · 15.6% dismissed
289
Self or Unrepresented
81.3% guilty · 9.7% dismissed
40
Public Defender
75.0% guilty · 12.5% dismissed

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 590 79.0% 15.6%
Black 129 79.1% 9.3%

Age Distribution

8.9%
Under 21
18.0%
21-29
32.5%
30-39
18.0%
40-49
11.4%
50-59
11.1%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 220 69.5% 22.3% 6.3 years
2024 285 82.1% 14.4% 150.7 years
2025 260 85.0% 6.5% 85.2 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
NULL NULL 431
Felony Second Degree 146
Felony Third Degree 118
Misdemeanor First Degree 40
Felony First Degree 15
Felony NULL 6
Felony Capital 4
Felony Life 4
Misdemeanor Second Degree 1

Related Charges in Escambia County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 8,937 54.7% 16.0%
Drug Possession 6,479 74.5% 4.8%
Larceny / Theft 5,240 70.7% 6.8%
Other 4,132 36.0% 5.9%
Battery 2,484 61.5% 12.7%
Trespassing 1,919 84.7% 5.5%
Resisting Officer 1,700 77.1% 6.4%
Fraud 1,552 52.1% 26.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Sex Offense in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 79.5% based on 765 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Sex Offense in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.4% 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 Sex Offense in Escambia County?
The average sentence is 91.7 years, with an average fine of $310.89.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
5.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel.

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 · 765 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026