Traffic Offense in Gadsden County, Florida

140
Total Cases
47.1%
Guilty Rate
41.4%
Withheld Rate
11.4%
Dismissal Rate
0 days
Avg Sentence

Based on 140 Traffic Offense cases in Gadsden County (2023-2025), 47.1% resulted in a guilty finding, 41.4% had adjudication withheld, and 11.4% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 0 days. 1.4% of defendants retained private counsel while 21.4% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
47.1% (66)
Withheld
41.4% (58)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
11.4% (16)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Counsel Analysis

106
Other
38.7% guilty · 15.1% dismissed
30
Public Defender
80.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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
Black 58 58.6% 13.8%
White 36 52.8% 8.3%

Age Distribution

7.1%
Under 21
22.1%
21-29
30.7%
30-39
22.9%
40-49
10.7%
50-59
6.4%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 84 56.0% 1.2% 0 days
2024 49 30.6% 30.6% 0 days
2025 7 57.1% 0.0% 0 days

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 125
Misdemeanor First Degree 8
Felony Third Degree 7

Related Charges in Gadsden County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 104 65.4% 3.8%
Trespassing 89 37.1% 53.9%
Battery 79 59.5% 21.5%
Larceny / Theft 63 46.0% 30.2%
Resisting Officer 58 55.2% 20.7%
Other 41 53.7% 7.3%
Fraud 24 83.3% 4.2%
Disorderly Conduct 19 57.9% 21.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 47.1% based on 140 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 41.4% of cases. 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 Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.4% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 140 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026