Traffic Offense in Union County, Florida
71 cases (2025) · Union County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Union County pursued an extraordinarily severe approach to traffic offenses. Guilty verdicts reached 98.6%, with zero dismissals or acquittals recorded. Withheld adjudications were negligible at 1.4%, and diversion programs were entirely absent, reflecting prosecution priorities that prioritized conviction over alternative resolutions.
Sentences reflected this hardline stance. Defendants averaged 71.7 days with a median of 56.5 days, among the harshest in the state. Probation terms averaged 343 days, and jail confinement affected 35.2% of cases. The public defender managed 32.4% of cases, indicating limited private counsel participation.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 98.6% of 71 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 71 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 | 47 | 1.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Union 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 | 47 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 18 | 94.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 97.8% | 0.0% | 10.0 months |
| 2024 | 49 | 98.0% | 0.0% | 6.3 months |
| 2025 | 71 | 98.6% | 0.0% | 2.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 112 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 37 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 17 |
Related Charges in Union County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 87 | 87.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 59 | 50.8% | 1.7% |
| Battery | 30 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 34 | 73.5% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 30 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 31 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 30 (2023-2025) | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 29 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Union County?
The guilty rate is 98.6% based on 71 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Union County?
Adjudication is withheld in 1.4% 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 Union County?
The average sentence is 2.4 months, with an average fine of $94 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
32.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Union County, Florida (2025). Based on 71 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/union
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Union 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 · 71 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com