Traffic Offense in Baker County, Florida
110 cases (2025) · Baker County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, traffic offense cases in Baker County resulted in guilty findings or withheld adjudication in 98.2 percent of outcomes—68.2 percent guilty and 30.0 percent withheld. Dismissals did not occur in any case, compared to the statewide dismissal rate of 4.0 percent, and diversion programs resolved only 1.8 percent compared to the statewide average of 6.4 percent. Baker County pursued traffic convictions rigorously with minimal alternatives.
Sentences were brief, averaging 30 days with a median of 15 days, though 53.6 percent of defendants received jail time. Public defenders represented 51.8 percent of defendants, the predominant representation for traffic charges in Baker County.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Baker County makes it in front of a judge. Of 154 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.7% — in line with the 10.3% 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 — 68.2% of 110 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 110 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 | 220 | 1.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 1 year, 8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Baker 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 | 71.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 29 | 65.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 228 | 78.1% | 1.8% | 1.7 months |
| 2024 | 107 | 69.2% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
| 2025 | 110 | 68.2% | 0.0% | 1.0 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 272 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 127 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 46 |
Related Charges in Baker County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 171 | 64.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 115 | 50.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 141 (2023-2025) | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 101 (2023-2025) | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 97 (2023-2025) | 88.7% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 94 (2023-2025) | 75.5% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 68.2% based on 110 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Baker County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.0% 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 Traffic Offense in Baker County?
The average sentence is 1.0 months, with an average fine of $510 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Baker County, Florida (2025). Based on 110 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/baker
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Baker 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 · 110 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com