Bradford County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 8
2,852
Total Cases
83.8%
Guilty Rate
13.7%
Withheld Rate
1.8%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 9 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 2,852 criminal cases in Bradford County (2023-2025), 83.8% resulted in a guilty finding and 13.7% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.8%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 9 months, with an average fine of $939.22.
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Charges in Bradford County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 759 | 75.4% | 0.0% | 4.2 months |
| Drug Possession | 484 | 90.9% | 0.2% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Battery | 197 | 81.7% | 0.5% | 2.6 years |
| Larceny / Theft | 187 | 91.4% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Resisting Officer | 173 | 91.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Other | 166 | 63.9% | 27.7% | 2.6 years |
| DUI | 148 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.9 months |
| Sex Offense | 70 | 91.4% | 0.0% | 6.2 years |
| Assault | 66 | 63.6% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Trespassing | 54 | 96.3% | 0.0% | 5.5 months |
| Burglary | 52 | 88.5% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| Drug Sale | 49 | 95.9% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| Fraud | 49 | 89.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 48 | 89.6% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Disorderly Conduct | 40 | 72.5% | 0.0% | 1.1 months |
| Weapons Offense | 38 | 89.5% | 5.3% | 5.1 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 37 | 75.7% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Hit and Run | 37 | 78.4% | 0.0% | 3.8 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 29 | 89.7% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Stolen Property | 27 | 96.3% | 0.0% | 5.8 years |
| Arson | 19 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 7.9 years |
| Probation Violation | 18 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.0 months |
| Perjury | 16 | 62.5% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Stalking | 15 | 73.3% | 0.0% | 7.7 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 12.1 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.8 years |
| Forgery | 11 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 7.7 months |
Counsel Analysis
1,149
Public Defender
88.9% guilty · 0.1% dismissed
327
Self or Unrepresented
68.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
131
Private Attorney
52.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,852 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026