Weapons Offense in St. Johns County, Florida
50 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Johns County processed 50 weapons offense cases, with 74% resulting in conviction and 18% with adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate of 2% slightly exceeds the statewide average of 1.5%. Diversion was offered to 6% of defendants, more than double the statewide rate, indicating prosecutorial openness to alternative resolution for qualifying cases.
Average sentences run 1,005 days with a median of 426 days, lighter than many counties. Prison time was imposed on 38% of defendants and jail on 24%. Probation averaged 1,280 days. Counsel representation split fairly evenly, with public defenders at 44% and private attorneys at 32%, suggesting a mixed-income population.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 74.0% of 50 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 78 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 40 | 6.9 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Weapons Offense sentencing in St. Johns 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 | 25 | 68.0% | 4.0% |
| Black | 22 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 80.0% | 2.7% | 3.1 years |
| 2024 | 50 | 78.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 50 | 74.0% | 2.0% | 2.8 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 114 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 32 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 18 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 11 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 833 | 59.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 599 | 59.4% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 612 | 61.4% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 592 | 42.9% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 284 | 77.1% | 4.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 74.0% based on 50 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.0% 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 St. Johns County?
The average sentence is 2.8 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 32.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Weapons Offense in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 50 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 50 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com