Traffic Offense in Calhoun County, Florida
67 cases (2025) · Calhoun County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Calhoun County's traffic offense docket showed notably harsh outcomes. The 58.2% guilty conviction rate paired with a 38.8% withheld adjudication rate (no conviction on record) created a high adversity profile: 97% of cases ended in guilt or withheld findings, compared to roughly 87% statewide. The county recorded zero dismissals against a 4% statewide average, and diverted only 3% of cases versus 6.4% typically.
When guilt was found, punishment was severe. Nearly half of cases (49.3%) resulted in incarceration, averaging 97.7 days with a 60-day median. Probation averaged 321 days. Counsel access was limited: only 35.9% had representation, split between public defenders (26.9%) and private counsel (9%).
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Calhoun County makes it in front of a judge. Of 66 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 6.1% — below 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 — 58.2% of 67 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 67 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 | 76 | 2.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 6 | 2.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Calhoun 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 | 38 | 63.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 16 | 81.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 29.0% | 1.9% | 3.5 months |
| 2024 | 101 | 32.7% | 2.0% | 4.6 months |
| 2025 | 67 | 58.2% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 224 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 29 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 21 |
| Misdemeanor | Not Applicable | 1 |
Related Charges in Calhoun County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 128 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 171 (2023-2025) | 80.1% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 57 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| Bribery | 72 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 85 (2023-2025) | 56.5% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 59 (2023-2025) | 57.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 58 (2023-2025) | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 53 (2023-2025) | 56.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Calhoun County?
The guilty rate is 58.2% based on 67 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Calhoun County?
Adjudication is withheld in 38.8% 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 Calhoun County?
The average sentence is 3.2 months, with an average fine of $210 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
26.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Calhoun County, Florida (2025). Based on 67 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/calhoun
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Calhoun 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 · 67 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com