Ninth Circuit
Circuit 9 — Orange, Osceola
85,162
Total Cases
49.1%
Guilty Rate
10.1%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 8 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 85,162 criminal cases across the Ninth Circuit (2023-2025), 49.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 10.1% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 68,222 | 45.4% | 30.5% | 11.9% | 8.6 months |
| Osceola | 16,940 | 63.9% | 25.3% | 2.6% | 4.5 years |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 24,169 | 26.6% | 26.0% |
| Drug Possession | 10,935 | 69.0% | 1.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 10,314 | 57.1% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 5,223 | 56.7% | 2.3% |
| Other | 5,147 | 39.3% | 7.0% |
| Battery | 4,897 | 46.4% | 5.0% |
| Trespassing | 4,500 | 66.9% | 6.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 3,934 | 62.2% | 3.6% |
| Weapons Offense | 1,966 | 52.4% | 5.5% |
| Criminal Mischief | 1,653 | 53.8% | 4.4% |
| Burglary | 1,616 | 65.4% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 1,571 | 67.0% | 8.4% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 85,162 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026