Stalking in Pinellas County, Florida
105 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pinellas County handled stalking cases near statewide norms. The 64.8% guilty rate was moderate for stalking charges. Withheld adjudications occurred in 26.7% of cases, exceeding the statewide 21.2% average, and diversion programs resolved 2.9%. The 3.8% dismissal rate slightly exceeded the statewide 3.2%, and 1.0% were acquitted, providing defendants several alternatives to conviction.
Sentences averaged 526 days with a median of 270 days. Prison confinement was uncommon at 16.2%, but jail sentences occurred in 39.0% of cases, suggesting most penalties were brief. The 11.4% private attorney rate indicates most defendants relied on public defenders, consistent with cases resolving relatively quickly.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 468 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 47.6% — above the 41.8% 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 — 64.8% of 105 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 105 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 90 | 6.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 44 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 60.8% | 5.4% |
| Black | 19 | 84.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 85 | 63.5% | 3.5% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 105 | 64.8% | 3.8% | 1 year, 5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 147 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 97 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 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 Stalking in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 64.8% based on 105 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.7% 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 Stalking in Pinellas County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $181 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
3.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 105 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/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 · 105 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com