Escambia County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 1
40,598
Total Cases
65.0%
Guilty Rate
16.3%
Withheld Rate
9.6%
Dismissal Rate
5.9 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 40,598 criminal cases in Escambia County (2023-2025), 65.0% resulted in a guilty finding and 16.3% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 9.6%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.9 years, with an average fine of $1,116.
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Charges in Escambia County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 8,937 | 54.7% | 16.0% | 6.4 months |
| Drug Possession | 6,479 | 74.5% | 4.8% | 1 year |
| Larceny / Theft | 5,240 | 70.7% | 6.8% | 10.8 months |
| Other | 4,132 | 36.0% | 5.9% | 2.4 years |
| Battery | 2,484 | 61.5% | 12.7% | 2.7 years |
| Trespassing | 1,919 | 84.7% | 5.5% | 2.6 months |
| Resisting Officer | 1,700 | 77.1% | 6.4% | 8.7 months |
| Fraud | 1,552 | 52.1% | 26.3% | 1 year |
| DUI | 1,374 | 90.6% | 6.6% | 6.5 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 1,048 | 74.1% | 5.0% | 9.9 months |
| Burglary | 808 | 76.2% | 7.5% | 2.5 years |
| Sex Offense | 765 | 79.5% | 14.0% | 91.7 years |
| Weapons Offense | 646 | 80.5% | 4.2% | 3.3 years |
| Hit and Run | 569 | 62.4% | 9.1% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 416 | 62.5% | 11.8% | 1.4 months |
| Assault | 415 | 69.4% | 7.2% | 3.0 years |
| Contempt of Court | 376 | 80.1% | 6.1% | 5.5 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 298 | 49.3% | 4.7% | 22.9 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 242 | 80.6% | 2.9% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 168 | 81.0% | 11.9% | 11.9 years |
| Forgery | 154 | 72.7% | 3.9% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Homicide | 137 | 73.7% | 1.5% | 521.1 years |
| Stolen Property | 137 | 73.7% | 10.2% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Perjury | 132 | 84.8% | 4.5% | 2.4 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 105 | 73.3% | 6.7% | 46.3 years |
| Stalking | 104 | 61.5% | 9.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Robbery | 94 | 78.7% | 10.6% | 13.3 years |
| Drug Sale | 48 | 60.4% | 31.2% | 5.1 years |
| Kidnapping | 40 | 72.5% | 7.5% | 8.1 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 31 | 90.3% | 3.2% | 2.5 years |
| Arson | 20 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 10.5 years |
| Domestic Violence | 16 | 37.5% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
Counsel Analysis
13,302
Other
74.4% guilty · 8.9% dismissed
12,824
Self or Unrepresented
77.2% guilty · 4.1% dismissed
2,120
Public Defender
75.7% guilty · 4.3% dismissed
385
Conflict Counsel
74.5% guilty · 5.2% dismissed
176
Private Attorney
61.9% guilty · 25.0% dismissed
50
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
78.0% guilty · 4.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 40,598 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026