Traffic Offense in Bradford County, Florida
235 cases (2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, traffic offense defendants in Bradford County faced conviction in 76.2% of cases, substantially above Florida's combined conviction-and-withheld rate of roughly 60%. Withheld adjudication outcomes—where judges find guilt but avoid recording a conviction on the defendant's record—occurred in 23.8% of cases, below the statewide average of 30.8%. The complete absence of dismissals and diversion opportunities distinguished Bradford's handling from statewide patterns.
Jail sentences dominated outcomes. The median sentence was 45 days; the average stretched to 125 days, with average probation lasting 297 days. Over half of defendants (53.6%) received jail time, and 5.1% received prison sentences. Public defenders represented 34.9% of defendants, indicating significant reliance on publicly-funded counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 240 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.5% — 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 — 76.2% of 235 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 235 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 | 351 | 2.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 32 | 2.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Bradford 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 | 139 | 77.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 58 | 81.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 257 | 82.5% | 0.0% | 4.6 months |
| 2024 | 268 | 67.9% | 0.0% | 4.2 months |
| 2025 | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% | 4.2 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 | 502 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 184 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 74 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 76 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| DUI | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 66 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 76.2% based on 235 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Bradford County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.8% 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 Bradford County?
The average sentence is 4.2 months, with an average fine of $132 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
34.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Bradford County, Florida (2025). Based on 235 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 235 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com