Traffic Offense in Levy County, Florida
333 cases (2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Levy County prosecuted 333 traffic cases with maximum severity. Guilty convictions reached 71.2%, paired with 28.8% withheld adjudication—99% of cases resulted in guilt findings. Zero dismissals and zero diversion—both 4+ points below statewide minimums—created a conviction-focused system. Public defense dependency was extreme: 54.1% of defendants relied on public defenders versus 15.3% with private counsel.
Sentences were moderate: average 99.2 days, median 40 days. Jail time reached 36.9%, and fines averaged $512, the sample's highest. The heavy public defender reliance combined with zero diversion suggests defendants had limited resources and fewer pathways to avoid conviction.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 188 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.1% — 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 — 71.2% of 333 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 333 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 | 425 | 2.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 17 | 1 year, 10 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Levy 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 | 191 | 83.8% | 0.0% |
| Black | 43 | 83.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 458 | 70.7% | 0.0% | 3.8 months |
| 2024 | 464 | 65.1% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| 2025 | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% | 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 | 783 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 413 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 56 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 75 (2023-2025) | 84.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 71.2% based on 333 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 28.8% 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 Levy County?
The average sentence is 3.3 months, with an average fine of $512 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
54.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Levy County, Florida (2025). Based on 333 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 333 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com