Traffic Offense in Lafayette County, Florida
98 cases (2025) · Lafayette County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lafayette County's 98 traffic cases produced a stunning outlier: 56.1% dismissal rate, 52 percentage points above Florida's 4% average. This extraordinary clearance rate paired with only 14.3% guilty convictions and 28.6% withheld findings. The pattern suggests either highly selective prosecution—filtering cases before filing—or a State Attorney deprioritizing traffic enforcement entirely.
Limited sentencing data is available for this county, suggesting most cases resolved without confinement. Counsel access was minimal: 10.2% private and 9.2% public-defended, the lowest in this sample. The small case volume (98) means outcomes may reflect individual prosecutorial choices rather than system-wide patterns.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeDismissed — 56.1% of 98 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 98 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 | 4 | 1.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Lafayette 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 | 61 | 8.2% | 73.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 15.7% | 29.4% | 2.2 months |
| 2024 | 104 | 13.5% | 50.0% | 16 days |
| 2025 | 98 | 14.3% | 56.1% | 0 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 161 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 88 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 2 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 2 |
Related Charges in Lafayette County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 97 (2023-2025) | 70.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 35 (2023-2025) | 57.1% | 8.6% |
| Battery | 27 (2023-2025) | 74.1% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 23 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 22 (2023-2025) | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 20 (2023-2025) | 90.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 20 (2023-2025) | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 15 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
56.1% of Traffic Offense cases in Lafayette County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Lafayette County?
The guilty rate is 14.3% based on 98 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Lafayette County?
Adjudication is withheld in 28.6% 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 Lafayette County?
The average sentence is 0 days, with an average fine of $105 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
9.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Lafayette County, Florida (2025). Based on 98 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/lafayette
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Lafayette 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 · 98 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com