Traffic Offense in St. Lucie County, Florida

2,435
Total Cases
83.4%
Guilty Rate
14.5%
Withheld Rate
0.4%
Dismissal Rate
5.2 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 2,435 Traffic Offense cases in St. Lucie County (2023-2025), 83.4% resulted in a guilty finding, 14.5% had adjudication withheld, and 0.4% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.2 months, with an average fine of $350.78. 16.3% of defendants retained private counsel while 27.6% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
83.4% (2,031)
Withheld
14.5% (352)
Diversion
0.2% (5)
Dismissed
0.4% (9)
Acquitted
1.3% (31)

Sentencing Breakdown

5.2 months
Avg Sentence
2.0 months
Median Sentence
0 year, 12 months
Avg Probation
$350.78
Avg Fine
4.4%
Prison Rate
44.7%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 1,089 2.3 months
State Prison Facility 106 2.8 years

Counsel Analysis

672
Public Defender
81.8% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
398
Private Attorney
72.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
20
Conflict Counsel
95.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
7
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
100.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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
Black 977 83.9% 0.0%
White 955 83.9% 0.8%
Not Available 30 80.0% 0.0%
Asian 13 84.6% 0.0%

Age Distribution

5.9%
Under 21
29.6%
21-29
33.3%
30-39
18.5%
40-49
8.0%
50-59
4.7%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 888 85.2% 0.2% 5.0 months
2024 786 84.5% 0.5% 4.5 months
2025 761 80.2% 0.4% 6.2 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 1,592
Misdemeanor First Degree 533
Felony Third Degree 304
NULL NULL 4
Misdemeanor NULL 1
Misdemeanor Not Applicable 1

Related Charges in St. Lucie County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 4,553 73.5% 7.8%
Battery 1,919 59.7% 8.3%
Larceny / Theft 1,859 79.2% 2.0%
Other 1,570 74.3% 8.0%
DUI 1,559 98.5% 0.4%
Resisting Officer 1,213 81.7% 4.7%
Fraud 992 65.6% 4.0%
Trespassing 686 76.2% 9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 83.4% based on 2,435 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.5% of cases. 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. Lucie County?
The average sentence is 5.2 months, with an average fine of $350.78.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
27.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 16.3% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 2,435 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026