Traffic Offense in St. Johns County, Florida

2,234 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts

Updated July 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, St. Johns County traffic offense defendants experienced substantially more favorable outcomes than statewide norms. Withheld adjudication reached 52.9%—22 percentage points above the statewide average of 30.8%—allowing most defendants to avoid formal conviction records. Dismissal rates of 4.6% slightly exceeded the 4% statewide average, and diversion programs diverted 3.8% of cases from prosecution.

Sentencing reflected this leniency. Average sentences were just 26 days with a median of 10 days, significantly lower than most counties. Jail confinement affected only 21.3% of defendants compared to typical rates elsewhere. St. Johns saw higher fine amounts at $1,099 and greater use of private attorneys (39.3%), contrasting with typical patterns in other counties.

2,234
Total Cases (2025)
38.7%
Guilty Rate
52.9%
Withheld Rate
4.6%
Dismissal Rate
● vs 4.3% statewide, 2025
26 days
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
38.7% (865)
Withheld
52.9% (1,182)
Diversion
3.8% (84)
Dismissed
4.6% (102)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 52.9% of 2,234 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,234 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

26 days
Avg Sentence
10 days
Median Sentence
10.3 months
Avg Probation
$1,099
Avg Fine
0.1%
Prison Rate
21.3%
Jail Rate

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

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 1,336 27 days
State Prison Facility 28 2.5 years

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

Counsel Analysis (2025)

879
Private Attorney
31.2% guilty · 0.8% dismissed
430
Public Defender
63.3% guilty · 0.9% dismissed
238
Self or Unrepresented
35.3% guilty · 0.4% dismissed
20
Conflict Counsel
90.0% guilty · 5.0% 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 1,179 35.4% 3.5%
Black 368 44.3% 5.2%
Not Available 110 20.9% 2.7%

Age Distribution (2025)

7.2%
Under 21
28.2%
21-29
28.7%
30-39
19.2%
40-49
9.8%
50-59
6.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 2,726 34.6% 5.9% 2.2 months
2024 2,896 36.8% 7.3% 1.6 months
2025 2,234 38.7% 4.6% 26 days

Quarterly detail

0.6%
0.4%
17.7%
4.9%
14.6%
2.1%
0.0%
11.8%
5.1%
4.0%
2.7%
6.7%
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 7,220
Misdemeanor First Degree 482
Felony Third Degree 154

Related Charges in St. Johns County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 833 59.8% 2.6%
Other 599 59.4% 10.5%
Larceny / Theft 612 61.4% 4.1%
Battery 592 42.9% 2.5%
DUI 374 92.5% 4.5%
Trespassing 284 77.1% 4.9%
Resisting Officer 321 63.9% 3.1%
Sex Offense 242 86.4% 0.4%
III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in St. Johns County?

The guilty rate is 38.7% based on 2,234 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in St. Johns County?

Adjudication is withheld in 52.9% 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 St. Johns County?

The average sentence is 26 days, with an average fine of $1,099 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

19.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 39.3% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 2,234 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/st-johns

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 2,234 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com