Sex Offense in Pasco County, Florida
346 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County prosecuted 346 sex offense cases with a conviction rate of 94.8%, sharply above statewide norms. Dismissals occurred in just 0.6% of cases, compared to the statewide average of 2.8%, and withheld adjudication in 0.9%, below the statewide rate of 4.3%. This profile suggests aggressive prosecution with minimal case attrition, indicating that Pasco's State Attorney prioritizes conviction outcomes in sex offense cases.
Sentences were severe: defendants received an average of 3,108 days in prison among those confined, with a median of 2,192 days. Prison confinement occurred in 63.9% of cases and jail in 9%. Notably, 47.4% retained private attorneys and 38.7% received public defenders, suggesting greater economic diversity among sex offense defendants in Pasco compared to other counties.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 94.8% of 346 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 346 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 466 | 10.2 years |
| County Jail | 46 | 8.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Sex Offense sentencing in Pasco County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Sex Offense in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 94.8% based on 346 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Sex Offense in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.9% 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 Sex Offense in Pasco County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.5 years, with an average fine of $300 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
38.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 47.4% retain private counsel (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 95.6% | 0.7% |
| Black | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 185 | 87.6% | 0.0% | 11.3 years |
| 2024 | 200 | 87.5% | 0.5% | 11.8 years |
| 2025 | 346 | 94.8% | 0.6% | 8.5 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 397 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 149 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 50 |
| Felony | First Degree | 46 |
| Felony | Life | 39 |
| Felony | Capital | 22 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 21 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,787 | 76.0% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,247 | 69.5% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,413 | 53.6% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,266 | 64.5% | 1.1% |
| Other | 753 | 54.7% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 784 | 76.4% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 717 | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 512 | 74.6% | 4.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Sex Offense in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 346 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/sex-offense/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 346 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com