Eighteenth Circuit
Circuit 18 — Brevard, Seminole
51,640
Total Cases
59.1%
Guilty Rate
4.6%
Dismissal Rate
3.9 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 51,640 criminal cases across the Eighteenth Circuit (2023-2025), 59.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 4.6% were dismissed. The average sentence is 3.9 years.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole | 32,031 | 59.5% | 26.0% | 1.2% | 5.1 years |
| Brevard | 19,609 | 58.6% | 22.0% | 10.2% | 1 year, 11 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,067 | 58.1% | 1.3% |
| Drug Possession | 6,152 | 69.6% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 6,089 | 58.0% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5,057 | 38.7% | 19.8% |
| Battery | 2,967 | 53.3% | 2.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,949 | 68.3% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 2,409 | 82.0% | 2.3% |
| DUI | 2,131 | 67.2% | 0.7% |
| Probation Violation | 1,276 | 25.4% | 3.4% |
| Contempt of Court | 1,244 | 24.3% | 69.6% |
| Burglary | 1,098 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Sex Offense | 1,097 | 75.6% | 0.4% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 51,640 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026