Traffic Offense in Holmes County, Florida
129 cases (2025) · Holmes County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Holmes County recorded the sample's highest guilty conviction rate at 71.3% across 129 traffic cases. Withheld adjudication reached 27.1%, and dismissals were minimal at 0.8%. Diversion was nearly absent (0.8%), far below the 6.4% statewide rate. This pattern reflects aggressive prosecution prioritizing formal conviction over alternative resolutions.
Punishment was substantial. Average sentences reached 98.8 days with a 60-day median; 45.7% of defendants served jail time. Probation averaged 210 days. Counsel access was strikingly low: only 22.5% had documented representation (12.4% private, 10.1% public), suggesting high rates of self-representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Holmes County makes it in front of a judge. Of 418 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.3% — in line with 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 — 71.3% of 129 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 129 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 | 211 | 2.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 12 | 2.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Holmes 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 | 94 | 75.5% | 1.1% |
| Black | 20 | 65.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 155 | 74.2% | 0.0% | 3.9 months |
| 2024 | 149 | 69.8% | 0.7% | 4.1 months |
| 2025 | 129 | 71.3% | 0.8% | 3.3 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 370 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 35 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 28 |
Related Charges in Holmes County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 359 | 88.9% | 0.3% |
| Other | 88 | 90.9% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 100 | 83.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 62 | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 | 60.9% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 78 (2023-2025) | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 71 (2023-2025) | 85.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Holmes County?
The guilty rate is 71.3% based on 129 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Holmes County?
Adjudication is withheld in 27.1% 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 Holmes County?
The average sentence is 3.3 months, with an average fine of $376 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
10.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 12.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Holmes County, Florida (2025). Based on 129 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/holmes
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Holmes 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 · 129 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com