Sixth Circuit
Circuit 6 — Pasco, Pinellas
156,441
Total Cases
66.9%
Guilty Rate
1.5%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 7 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 156,441 criminal cases across the Sixth Circuit (2023-2025), 66.9% resulted in a guilty finding and 1.5% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 114,254 | 65.6% | 13.9% | 1.7% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Pasco | 42,187 | 70.7% | 19.5% | 0.9% | 2.4 years |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 29,963 | 75.0% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 25,627 | 71.0% | 1.3% |
| Other | 23,033 | 17.9% | 0.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 10,549 | 72.5% | 1.8% |
| Battery | 9,819 | 56.7% | 2.7% |
| DUI | 9,741 | 97.3% | 1.2% |
| Trespassing | 9,189 | 85.8% | 4.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 7,174 | 77.4% | 1.3% |
| Fraud | 4,109 | 72.7% | 2.9% |
| Burglary | 3,224 | 77.9% | 1.7% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 2,863 | 66.0% | 0.8% |
| Sex Offense | 2,790 | 90.8% | 2.1% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 156,441 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026