Traffic Offense in Pasco County, Florida
2,250 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 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%.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 69.2% of 2,250 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,250 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 | 1,321 | 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.
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 | 1,637 | 72.9% | 0.8% |
| Black | 321 | 70.7% | 0.6% |
| Not Available | 15 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,372 | 63.5% | 0.5% | 4.9 months |
| 2024 | 2,263 | 66.3% | 0.2% | 4.3 months |
| 2025 | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% | 6.4 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 | 5,334 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1,107 |
| 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 | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% |
| Burglary | 480 | 75.8% | 2.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 69.2% based on 2,250 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 29.3% 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?
The average sentence is 6.4 months, with an average fine of $327 (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).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 2,250 public court records; last updated July 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 · 2,250 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com