Traffic Offense in Hamilton County, Florida

195 cases (2025) · Hamilton County courts

Updated July 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Hamilton County produced one notable distinction among Florida's traffic prosecution patterns: a dismissal rate of 6.7%, well above the 4.0% statewide average. This 2.7 percentage point premium suggests either more rigorous judicial scrutiny of traffic charges or a State Attorney office more willing to withdraw cases that don't meet prosecution thresholds. Despite higher dismissals, 77.9% still received guilty verdicts, and 15.4% received withheld adjudication—showing prosecution remained the dominant outcome.

Sentencing was moderate. The median sentence reached 37 days with an average of 51.8 days. Jail confinement applied to 22.6% of defendants, while prison sentences were rare. Nearly one-third of defendants were represented by public defenders, indicating steady demand for appointed counsel in traffic matters.

195
Total Cases (2025)
77.9%
Guilty Rate
15.4%
Withheld Rate
6.7%
Dismissal Rate
▲ vs 4.3% statewide, 2025
1.7 months
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
77.9% (152)
Withheld
15.4% (30)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
6.7% (13)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 77.9% of 195 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 195 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

1.7 months
Avg Sentence
1.2 months
Median Sentence
6.9 months
Avg Probation
$172
Avg Fine
0.5%
Prison Rate
22.6%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 124 1.3 months
State Prison Facility 11 3.3 years

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Hamilton County.

Counsel Analysis (2025)

79
Self or Unrepresented
62.0% guilty · 12.7% dismissed
66
Public Defender
89.4% guilty · 3.0% dismissed
27
Private Attorney
81.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 58 81.0% 5.2%
Black 55 72.7% 7.3%

Age Distribution (2025)

5.2%
Under 21
21.6%
21-29
25.8%
30-39
32.5%
40-49
10.8%
50-59
4.1%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 204 74.5% 12.7% 4.6 months
2024 201 70.6% 25.4% 7.1 months
2025 195 77.9% 6.7% 1.7 months

Quarterly detail

8.7%
9.5%
9.5%
22.6%
15.8%
32.1%
20.9%
33.3%
11.3%
0.0%
13.3%
0.0%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 495
Misdemeanor First Degree 90
Felony Third Degree 15

Related Charges in Hamilton County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 51 86.3% 5.9%
Other 72 (2023-2025) 83.3% 5.6%
Resisting Officer 64 (2023-2025) 90.6% 0.0%
Battery 56 (2023-2025) 91.1% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 47 (2023-2025) 91.5% 0.0%
Sex Offense 46 (2023-2025) 100.0% 0.0%
Fraud 35 (2023-2025) 91.4% 0.0%
DUI 31 (2023-2025) 100.0% 0.0%
III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Hamilton County?

The guilty rate is 77.9% based on 195 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Hamilton County?

Adjudication is withheld in 15.4% 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 Hamilton County?

The average sentence is 1.7 months, with an average fine of $172 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

33.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 13.8% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Hamilton County, Florida (2025). Based on 195 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/hamilton

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hamilton 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 · 195 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com