Weapons Offense in Volusia County, Florida
330 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County processed 330 weapons charges with minimal dismissals (0.6% vs 1.5% statewide) and acquittals (0.3%), indicating consistent prosecution pursuit. However, 15.8% of convictions resulted in adjudication withheld—suggesting judicial leniency in avoiding formal conviction records. Guilty verdicts reached 79.7%, with limited diversion alternatives at 1.5%.
Defendants convicted received median confinement of about 2 years, with 47.6% to prison and 26.1% to jail. Notably, 54.8% were represented by public defenders, the highest rate in this sample, reflecting a predominantly lower-income defendant population. Probation averaged over 3 years, indicating supervisory requirements extending well beyond confinement.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 79.7% of 330 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 330 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 | 543 | 4.5 years |
| County Jail | 292 | 4.9 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Weapons Offense sentencing in Volusia 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 | 169 | 76.9% | 1.2% |
| Black | 148 | 82.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 410 | 73.4% | 1.7% | 3.0 years |
| 2024 | 365 | 79.5% | 0.8% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 330 | 79.7% | 0.6% | 3.6 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 | 711 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 187 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 164 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 24 |
| NULL | NULL | 18 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,058 | 15.7% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,517 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,037 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 2,011 | 49.0% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,690 | 65.9% | 2.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,440 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 579 | 86.0% | 4.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 79.7% based on 330 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.8% 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 Volusia County?
The average sentence is 3.6 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
54.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 33.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Weapons Offense in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 330 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 330 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com