Brevard County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 18
19,609
Total Cases
58.6%
Guilty Rate
22.0%
Withheld Rate
10.2%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 19,609 criminal cases in Brevard County (2023-2025), 58.6% resulted in a guilty finding and 22.0% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 10.2%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 11 months.
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Charges in Brevard County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 4,553 | 68.7% | 1.7% | 2.8 months |
| Other | 3,158 | 28.3% | 29.4% | 10.0 months |
| Drug Possession | 2,070 | 72.5% | 0.8% | 5.8 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,623 | 65.6% | 0.6% | 6.1 months |
| DUI | 1,533 | 59.7% | 0.9% | 1.3 months |
| Trespassing | 1,103 | 83.7% | 0.6% | 1.1 months |
| Battery | 1,080 | 59.7% | 2.1% | 10.4 months |
| Contempt of Court | 1,011 | 11.4% | 84.9% | 3.0 months |
| Resisting Officer | 692 | 68.4% | 1.3% | 4.1 months |
| Assault | 368 | 57.9% | 1.4% | 1 year |
| Burglary | 366 | 71.0% | 1.1% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Fraud | 284 | 64.8% | 2.8% | 8.0 months |
| Weapons Offense | 240 | 70.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 206 | 58.7% | 1.5% | 4.5 months |
| Sex Offense | 167 | 68.9% | 0.6% | 77.3 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 166 | 57.8% | 0.6% | 25 days |
| Hit and Run | 156 | 44.9% | 2.6% | 9.4 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 143 | 95.1% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Probation Violation | 113 | 64.6% | 23.0% | 2.7 months |
| Drug Sale | 79 | 86.1% | 1.3% | 2.8 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 72 | 38.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 65 | 75.4% | 0.0% | 11.1 months |
| Robbery | 64 | 82.8% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| Homicide | 58 | 77.6% | 1.7% | 36.9 years |
| Stolen Property | 52 | 76.9% | 1.9% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Stalking | 48 | 56.2% | 2.1% | 1 year |
| Intimidation / Threats | 41 | 68.3% | 4.9% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Perjury | 39 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Kidnapping | 29 | 69.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 years |
Counsel Analysis
3,725
Public Defender
71.8% guilty · 5.7% dismissed
1,498
Private Attorney
53.0% guilty · 7.3% dismissed
383
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
77.8% guilty · 2.9% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 19,609 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026