Charlotte County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 20
16,591
Total Cases
80.7%
Guilty Rate
15.7%
Withheld Rate
0.3%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 16,591 criminal cases in Charlotte County (2023-2025), 80.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 15.7% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.3%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $3,278.
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Charges in Charlotte County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 5,000 | 64.1% | 0.1% | 4.5 months |
| Drug Possession | 3,831 | 92.7% | 0.1% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,127 | 85.5% | 0.4% | 1 year, 1 months |
| DUI | 1,003 | 97.9% | 0.3% | 8.0 months |
| Battery | 910 | 74.9% | 1.8% | 2.2 years |
| Other | 826 | 76.3% | 0.8% | 2.7 years |
| Resisting Officer | 655 | 89.3% | 0.5% | 9.6 months |
| Trespassing | 454 | 93.0% | 0.2% | 4.8 months |
| Fraud | 372 | 78.8% | 0.5% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Drug Sale | 329 | 96.7% | 0.0% | 6.0 years |
| Hit and Run | 278 | 71.6% | 0.0% | 7.3 months |
| Burglary | 246 | 83.3% | 0.4% | 3.0 years |
| Sex Offense | 218 | 85.8% | 0.0% | 9.8 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 166 | 83.1% | 0.6% | 7.0 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 149 | 96.6% | 0.0% | 11.4 years |
| Weapons Offense | 145 | 91.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 139 | 86.3% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| Probation Violation | 120 | 95.8% | 0.0% | 6.0 months |
| Assault | 115 | 77.4% | 2.6% | 2.4 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 97 | 84.5% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Perjury | 74 | 86.5% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 72 | 73.6% | 1.4% | 3.5 years |
| Contempt of Court | 70 | 88.6% | 7.1% | 5.5 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 38 | 78.9% | 0.0% | 3.0 years |
| Stolen Property | 31 | 77.4% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Homicide | 26 | 88.5% | 0.0% | 12.8 years |
| Forgery | 24 | 70.8% | 0.0% | 9.7 months |
| Kidnapping | 20 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 8.8 years |
| Robbery | 20 | 90.0% | 0.0% | 12.5 years |
| Stalking | 11 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
Counsel Analysis
3,081
Private Attorney
80.1% guilty · 0.4% dismissed
399
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
95.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 16,591 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026