Weapons Offense in Florida
28,209
Total Cases
74.3%
Guilty Rate
1.8%
Dismissal Rate
16.3%
Withheld Rate
3.3 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 28,209 Weapons Offense cases across 65 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 74.3% with a 1.8% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 16.3% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.3 years, with an average fine of $7,657.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 3,388 | 71.5% | 15.0% | 3.0% | 2.4 years |
| Miami-Dade | 3,012 | 61.0% | 30.8% | 2.1% | 3.7 years |
| Duval | 2,378 | 81.3% | 17.0% | 0.1% | 4.4 years |
| Palm Beach | 1,862 | 72.2% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 2.8 years |
| Orange | 1,729 | 49.6% | 22.6% | 6.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Broward | 1,390 | 63.7% | 30.1% | 2.4% | 3.0 years |
| Pinellas | 1,267 | 78.7% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 4.1 years |
| Polk | 1,123 | 80.3% | 15.0% | 0.2% | 2.9 years |
| Volusia | 1,114 | 76.8% | 17.1% | 1.1% | 3.1 years |
| Leon | 844 | 78.4% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 2.8 years |
| Marion | 740 | 87.8% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 3.9 years |
| Escambia | 646 | 80.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 3.3 years |
| Pasco | 638 | 84.8% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 4.9 years |
| Bay | 597 | 69.3% | 16.2% | 4.0% | 3.1 years |
| Manatee | 525 | 80.6% | 15.0% | 1.3% | 4.5 years |
| Alachua | 477 | 86.8% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 3.9 years |
| Seminole | 446 | 70.2% | 20.9% | 0.0% | 3.7 years |
| Sarasota | 441 | 71.2% | 17.2% | 0.5% | 3.8 years |
| St. Lucie | 432 | 88.7% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 4.5 years |
| Lee | 408 | 87.5% | 10.0% | 0.5% | 3.5 years |
| Okaloosa | 346 | 79.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 3.0 years |
| Lake | 331 | 79.2% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 3.3 years |
| Brevard | 240 | 70.4% | 23.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Osceola | 237 | 73.0% | 18.6% | 0.8% | 2.3 years |
| Collier | 229 | 81.7% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 3.2 years |
| Santa Rosa | 213 | 78.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 2.9 years |
| Hernando | 182 | 83.0% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 4.3 years |
| Sumter | 175 | 84.6% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| St. Johns | 174 | 75.9% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 2.8 years |
| Highlands | 166 | 89.8% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| Columbia | 165 | 84.2% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 5.4 years |
| Citrus | 161 | 83.9% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 5.8 years |
| Clay | 159 | 86.2% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 3.3 years |
| Putnam | 153 | 88.9% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
| Charlotte | 145 | 91.0% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Martin | 123 | 78.0% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 3.4 years |
| Hendry | 111 | 80.2% | 9.0% | 0.9% | 4.0 years |
| Indian River | 107 | 75.7% | 17.8% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Walton | 105 | 80.0% | 5.7% | 12.4% | 2.7 years |
| Nassau | 96 | 81.2% | 17.7% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Desoto | 92 | 84.8% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 5.5 years |
| Jackson | 90 | 92.2% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.4 years |
| Okeechobee | 83 | 85.5% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 2.8 years |
| Levy | 82 | 96.3% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
| Holmes | 66 | 89.4% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.4 years |
| Hardee | 60 | 88.3% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 2.9 years |
| Washington | 58 | 86.2% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 3.1 years |
| Suwannee | 56 | 94.6% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| Monroe | 53 | 64.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Taylor | 53 | 96.2% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Dixie | 47 | 95.7% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.8 years |
| Jefferson | 45 | 80.0% | 17.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Calhoun | 44 | 90.9% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 2.6 years |
| Baker | 39 | 92.3% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Bradford | 38 | 89.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.1 years |
| Wakulla | 36 | 88.9% | 2.8% | 8.3% | 2.0 years |
| Franklin | 31 | 90.3% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Gilchrist | 27 | 88.9% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| Hamilton | 26 | 92.3% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| Gulf | 25 | 96.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Madison | 25 | 92.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Union | 19 | 94.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| Liberty | 17 | 41.2% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 2.4 years |
| Gadsden | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0 days |
| Lafayette | 10 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 9.5 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,990 | 69.5% | 1.9% | 3.1 years |
| 2024 | 9,151 | 77.0% | 1.5% | 3.3 years |
| 2025 | 8,055 | 77.6% | 1.8% | 3.5 years |
Related Florida Statute
§ 790 (various) — Weapons Offense
Florida Statute § 790 (various) encompasses a comprehensive range of weapons-related offenses including unlawful possession, carrying, sale, and use of firearms and other weapons. These statutes regulate everything from concealed carry violations to possession of prohibited weapons and firearms trafficking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Weapons Offense is 74.3% based on 28,209 cases from 65 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Weapons Offense in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Weapons Offense is 1.8% across all Florida counties.
How does Weapons Offense sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Weapons Offense varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 65 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Weapons Offense?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Weapons Offense, adjudication is withheld in 16.3% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 28,209 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026