Traffic Offense in Calhoun County, Florida
66 cases (2025) · Calhoun County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Calhoun County handled 66 traffic offenses with strong emphasis on adjudication withheld. Of all defendants, 59.1% were convicted and 39.4% received adjudication withheld—exceeding the state average of 30.8%—while no cases were dismissed. Diversion remained rare at 1.5% compared to 6.3% statewide, indicating a binary approach: conviction or withheld status.
Those convicted faced minimal confinement: the median sentence was 60 days, with 50% receiving jail time and only 1.5% to prison. Fines averaged $210, and probation averaged 321 days. The low representation of both private counsel (9.1%) and identifiable public defenders suggests many defendants self-represented in these lower-level traffic matters. Calhoun's withheld-adjudication strategy preserves defendants' records while avoiding formal conviction in the majority of cases.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Calhoun County makes it in front of a judge. Of 68 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.9% — 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 — 59.1% of 66 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 66 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Calhoun County?
The guilty rate is 59.1% based on 66 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Calhoun County?
Adjudication is withheld in 39.4% 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.2 months, with an average fine of $210 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
27.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.1% 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 | 37 | 64.9% | 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 29.0% | 1.9% | 3.5 months |
| 2024 | 101 | 32.7% | 2.0% | 4.6 months |
| 2025 | 66 | 59.1% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 223 |
| 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 | 126 | 84.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 172 (2023-2025) | 80.2% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 58 | 79.3% | 0.0% |
| Bribery | 72 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 86 (2023-2025) | 55.8% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 58 (2023-2025) | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 57 (2023-2025) | 59.6% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 53 (2023-2025) | 56.6% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Calhoun County, Florida (2025). Based on 66 public court records; last updated September 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 · 66 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com