Traffic Offense in Wakulla County, Florida
235 cases (2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, traffic offense defendants in Wakulla County experienced a higher dismissal rate than most of Florida. Guilty verdicts appeared in 69.4% of cases, with 23.8% receiving withheld adjudication—below the statewide average of 30.8%. Dismissals reached 6.4%, exceeding the state average of 4.0%. However, diversion was entirely absent, showing that the local circuit either pursues traditional adjudication or dismissal without utilizing alternative programs.
Half of defendants—50.2%—served jail time, though median confinement was only 11 days and averages reached 76.4 days. Probation averaged 262.9 days, and fines averaged $327.78. Public defenders represented 34.5% of defendants, with private counsel appearing in 8.1% of cases, indicating reliance on public defense.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 701 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.0% — below the 10.3% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 69.4% of 235 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 235 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 | 277 | 1.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 2.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Wakulla 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 | 178 | 74.2% | 5.1% |
| Black | 38 | 55.3% | 13.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 157 | 72.6% | 3.2% | 2.5 months |
| 2024 | 209 | 70.8% | 2.9% | 1.8 months |
| 2025 | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% | 2.5 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 | 466 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 98 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 37 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.2% | 3.0% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 64 | 54.7% | 14.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
| Trespassing | 72 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 6.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 69.4% based on 235 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.8% 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 Wakulla County?
The average sentence is 2.5 months, with an average fine of $328 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
34.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Wakulla County, Florida (2025). Based on 235 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 235 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com