Twelfth Circuit
Circuit 12 — DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota
85,994
Total Cases
61.4%
Guilty Rate
2.6%
Dismissal Rate
4.1 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 85,994 criminal cases across the Twelfth Circuit (2023-2025), 61.4% resulted in a guilty finding and 2.6% were dismissed. The average sentence is 4.1 years.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | 42,607 | 63.0% | 21.4% | 2.7% | 4.3 years |
| Manatee | 37,330 | 58.3% | 25.6% | 2.7% | 3.8 years |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 26,619 | 42.7% | 2.4% |
| Drug Possession | 12,684 | 69.6% | 1.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 5,752 | 60.0% | 2.9% |
| Other | 5,083 | 62.0% | 5.3% |
| Battery | 4,043 | 56.9% | 3.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 3,342 | 69.4% | 3.1% |
| Sex Offense | 3,100 | 88.0% | 3.4% |
| DUI | 2,828 | 96.3% | 1.2% |
| Trespassing | 2,812 | 73.0% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 2,312 | 68.4% | 2.4% |
| Hit and Run | 1,613 | 46.0% | 2.1% |
| Drug Sale | 1,361 | 87.2% | 1.2% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 85,994 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026