Traffic Offense in Pasco County, Florida

2,247 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Pasco County—with 2,250 defendants—processed Florida's second-largest traffic offense docket with suppressed dismissal rates. Dismissals occurred in only 0.8% of cases, 3.2 points below the 4.0% statewide average. Guilty verdicts reached 69.2%, while 29.3% received withheld adjudication. No diversion program was available, indicating all cases proceeded to judgment. The low dismissal rate despite high volume suggests systematic prosecution intensity.

Sentencing was notably harsh. The average sentence reached 192.2 days—the highest in this review—though the median of 30 days indicated outlier cases drove that average. About 18% received jail time, and 2.4% faced prison sentences. Remarkably, 29.1% of defendants retained private counsel, the highest private attorney rate observed, suggesting relative economic advantage in this Tampa Bay area county. Public defenders represented 46.7%.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

2,247
Total Cases (2025)
69.5%
Guilty Rate
29.2%
Withheld Rate
0.8%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 4.3% statewide, 2025
6.3 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
69.5% (1,562)
Withheld
29.2% (656)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.8% (19)
Acquitted
0.1% (2)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 69.5% of 2,247 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,247 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

6.3 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
1.0 months
Median Sentence
10.7 months
Avg Probation
$332
Avg Fine
2.4%
Prison Rate
18.9%
Jail Rate

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

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 1,334 1.9 months
State Prison Facility 141 2.9 years

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

III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The guilty rate is 69.5% based on 2,247 cases (2025).

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

Adjudication is withheld in 29.2% 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 Pasco County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 6.3 months, with an average fine of $332 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

46.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 29.1% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

1,050
Public Defender
79.8% guilty · 1.0% dismissed
654
Private Attorney
71.3% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
94
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
87.2% 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 1,635 73.2% 0.8%
Black 321 71.0% 0.6%
Not Available 15 26.7% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

4.9%
Under 21
23.7%
21-29
27.1%
30-39
22.6%
40-49
14.5%
50-59
7.2%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 2,372 63.5% 0.5% 4.7 months
2024 2,263 66.3% 0.2% 4.3 months
2025 2,247 69.5% 0.8% 6.3 months

Quarterly detail

0.1%
0.7%
0.5%
0.6%
0.2%
0.2%
0.2%
0.2%
1.7%
0.7%
0.8%
0.2%
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 5,330
Misdemeanor First Degree 1,108
Felony Third Degree 429
Misdemeanor NULL 15

Related Charges in Pasco County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,787 76.0% 0.4%
Battery 1,413 53.6% 2.7%
Larceny / Theft 1,266 64.5% 1.1%
Other 753 54.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 784 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 717 96.0% 2.4%
Trespassing 512 74.6% 4.5%
Burglary 479 76.4% 2.7%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 2,247 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/pasco

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 2,247 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com