Desoto County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 12
6,057
Total Cases
68.7%
Guilty Rate
28.1%
Withheld Rate
1.4%
Dismissal Rate
3.6 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 6,057 criminal cases in Desoto County (2023-2025), 68.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 28.1% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.4%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.6 years, with an average fine of $1,031.
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Charges in Desoto County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,726 | 44.0% | 3.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Drug Possession | 1,490 | 73.7% | 0.7% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Other | 353 | 73.7% | 1.1% | 4.3 years |
| Larceny / Theft | 350 | 85.4% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Resisting Officer | 295 | 77.6% | 1.7% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Sex Offense | 270 | 74.8% | 0.0% | 11.3 years |
| Battery | 212 | 75.5% | 0.5% | 3.8 years |
| Trespassing | 164 | 77.4% | 1.2% | 3.7 months |
| Burglary | 155 | 92.3% | 0.6% | 3.7 years |
| DUI | 138 | 97.1% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Fraud | 107 | 79.4% | 0.9% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Drug Sale | 92 | 90.2% | 0.0% | 5.2 years |
| Weapons Offense | 92 | 84.8% | 0.0% | 5.5 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 86 | 75.6% | 1.2% | 19 days |
| Criminal Mischief | 70 | 87.1% | 2.9% | 2.7 years |
| Hit and Run | 61 | 60.7% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 60 | 98.3% | 0.0% | 6.4 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 56 | 91.1% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| Assault | 52 | 75.0% | 5.8% | 6.4 years |
| Perjury | 46 | 84.8% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 39 | 53.8% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Homicide | 29 | 96.6% | 0.0% | 18.0 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 18 | 88.9% | 5.6% | 8.3 years |
| Robbery | 16 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 8.3 years |
| Contempt of Court | 13 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 months |
| Probation Violation | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 4.4 months |
| Stalking | 11 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Forgery | 10 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 5.0 years |
| Stolen Property | 10 | 90.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
Counsel Analysis
1,665
Public Defender
83.6% guilty · 1.2% dismissed
1,255
Self or Unrepresented
35.4% guilty · 2.8% dismissed
517
Private Attorney
49.5% guilty · 1.5% dismissed
30
Conflict Counsel
90.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 6,057 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026