Fifth Circuit
Circuit 5 — Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter
124,977
Total Cases
71.1%
Guilty Rate
2.3%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 9 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 124,977 criminal cases across the Fifth Circuit (2023-2025), 71.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 2.3% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 9 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 47,414 | 75.7% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Lake | 29,427 | 66.4% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 2.0 years |
| Hernando | 17,386 | 69.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Citrus | 16,771 | 67.9% | 22.0% | 4.3% | 2.3 years |
| Sumter | 13,979 | 71.6% | 23.0% | 0.2% | 2.3 years |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 23,870 | 73.1% | 1.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 21,698 | 67.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 20,091 | 52.7% | 9.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 11,550 | 69.0% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 7,923 | 62.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 5,934 | 81.7% | 0.9% |
| DUI | 4,535 | 98.7% | 0.4% |
| Trespassing | 4,113 | 85.3% | 1.4% |
| Sex Offense | 3,371 | 91.1% | 1.9% |
| Fraud | 3,155 | 73.1% | 1.7% |
| Burglary | 2,401 | 84.9% | 0.8% |
| Probation Violation | 1,974 | 93.8% | 0.2% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 124,977 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026