Gulf County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 14
1,914
Total Cases
86.5%
Guilty Rate
6.6%
Withheld Rate
3.3%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 1,914 criminal cases in Gulf County (2023-2025), 86.5% resulted in a guilty finding and 6.6% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 3.3%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $821.69.
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Charges in Gulf County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 505 | 83.8% | 11.1% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Traffic Offense | 404 | 94.1% | 0.2% | 3.6 months |
| Drug Possession | 300 | 86.3% | 0.3% | 11.9 months |
| Battery | 135 | 83.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Resisting Officer | 85 | 84.7% | 1.2% | 4.5 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 82.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Sex Offense | 54 | 79.6% | 0.0% | 6.1 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 | 91.3% | 0.0% | 1.5 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 42 | 78.6% | 0.0% | 10.9 months |
| Trespassing | 39 | 89.7% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
| Burglary | 28 | 96.4% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Fraud | 27 | 74.1% | 3.7% | 5.7 months |
| Weapons Offense | 25 | 96.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Contempt of Court | 23 | 91.3% | 4.3% | 3.9 months |
| Hit and Run | 19 | 84.2% | 0.0% | 5.3 months |
| Assault | 16 | 75.0% | 6.2% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 16 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% | 4.0 years |
| DUI | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 11.3 months |
Counsel Analysis
596
Public Defender
88.8% guilty · 0.5% dismissed
594
Self or Unrepresented
84.7% guilty · 9.4% dismissed
137
Private Attorney
74.5% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
11
Conflict Counsel
100.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,914 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026