Weapons Offense in Pasco County, Florida
207 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County handled 207 weapons offense cases with a 87.4% guilty rate and the lowest withheld rate at 5.8%—below the state's 9.4% average. The county showed aggressive prosecution patterns: zero dismissals paired with 4.8% diversion, suggesting Pasco's State Attorney prioritizes conviction and traditional sentencing over deferred resolution.
Pasco's sentencing is the most severe observed: convicted defendants averaged 1666.2 days in custody with a median of 1096 days, substantially longer than Indian River County. Prison confinement was the norm at 51.2% versus jail time. Probation averaged 863 days, and fines were modest at $146. Over half relied on public defenders, consistent with the economic profile of most defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 87.4% of 207 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 207 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 329 | 5.8 years |
| County Jail | 75 | 7.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Weapons Offense sentencing in Pasco County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 87.4% based on 207 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.8% 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 Weapons Offense in Pasco County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.6 years, with an average fine of $146 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
55.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 29.0% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 155 | 85.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 52 | 94.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 213 | 84.0% | 0.0% | 5.7 years |
| 2024 | 219 | 85.4% | 0.5% | 4.2 years |
| 2025 | 207 | 87.4% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 438 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 102 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 89 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 7 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,787 | 76.0% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,247 | 69.5% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,413 | 53.6% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,266 | 64.5% | 1.1% |
| Other | 753 | 54.7% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 784 | 76.4% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 717 | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 512 | 74.6% | 4.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Weapons Offense in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 207 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 207 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com