Traffic Offense in Dixie County, Florida
46 cases (2025) · Dixie County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Dixie County handled 46 traffic offense cases with a guilty rate of 63% and a dismissal rate of 4.3%, matching the statewide average. The standout feature was a diversion rate of 13%, more than double the statewide 6.4%, indicating this Eighth Judicial Circuit county prioritizes pre-trial programs allowing defendants to avoid conviction through program completion.
Sentence lengths were moderate, with an average of 33 days and median of 28.5 days. Jail affected 26.1% of defendants, and fines averaged $230. Public defenders represented 19.6% of defendants, a high proportion for a rural county, indicating significant low-income representation.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 63.0% of 46 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 46 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 | 63 | 4.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 2.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Dixie 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 | 34 | 64.7% | 5.9% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 89.0% | 0.0% | 7.7 months |
| 2024 | 73 | 65.8% | 2.7% | 7.7 months |
| 2025 | 46 | 63.0% | 4.3% | 1.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 135 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 43 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 14 |
Related Charges in Dixie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 168 | 73.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 60 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 34 | 85.3% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 80 (2023-2025) | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 76 (2023-2025) | 88.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 69 (2023-2025) | 78.3% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 67 (2023-2025) | 86.6% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 51 (2023-2025) | 90.2% | 0.0% |
Need a Defense Attorney in Dixie County?
Get matched with a local attorney who handles Traffic Offense cases. Free, confidential, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Dixie County?
The guilty rate is 63.0% based on 46 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Dixie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.6% 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 Dixie County?
The average sentence is 1.1 months, with an average fine of $230 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
19.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Dixie County, Florida (2025). Based on 46 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/dixie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Dixie 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 · 46 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com