Traffic Offense in Nassau County, Florida
474 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Nassau County's 474 cases produced the sample's second-highest withheld adjudication rate: 72.2%, a 41-percentage-point departure above the statewide 30.8% baseline. Only 25.9% of cases ended in guilty conviction, with dismissals at 1.9%. This profile suggests heavy use of withheld findings as a resolution mechanism, sparing records from permanent conviction while still imposing probation and fines.
Despite the favorable conviction outcomes, sentences were remarkably long: average 171.9 days, median 122 days. Probation averaged 390.5 days, the highest recorded. Jail time was minimal at 3.4%, meaning confinement occurred primarily as pre-trial holds. Counsel access was strong: 37.3% private, 26.2% public-defended.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,110 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 17.1% — above 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 outcomeAdjudication withheld — 72.2% of 474 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 474 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 | 80 | 3.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 1 year, 4 months |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 6.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Nassau 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 | 306 | 32.4% | 1.0% |
| Black | 68 | 16.2% | 5.9% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 667 | 69.6% | 3.1% | 3.2 months |
| 2024 | 523 | 47.8% | 1.7% | 5.4 months |
| 2025 | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% | 5.7 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 | 1,423 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 154 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 87 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 64 | 85.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 25.9% based on 474 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 72.2% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 5.7 months, with an average fine of $83 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
26.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 37.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 474 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 474 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com