Hernando County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 5
17,386
Total Cases
69.0%
Guilty Rate
13.4%
Withheld Rate
1.4%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 8 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 17,386 criminal cases in Hernando County (2023-2025), 69.0% resulted in a guilty finding and 13.4% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.4%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $929.47.
Facing charges in Hernando County?
Charges in Hernando County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 3,268 | 67.9% | 2.8% | 1 year |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,833 | 48.5% | 0.5% | 10.5 months |
| Traffic Offense | 2,485 | 73.5% | 0.2% | 3.0 months |
| Battery | 1,342 | 56.3% | 1.2% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Other | 1,270 | 64.7% | 5.1% | 2.2 years |
| Resisting Officer | 796 | 75.1% | 0.4% | 8.3 months |
| Trespassing | 694 | 87.9% | 0.4% | 1.8 months |
| DUI | 660 | 98.3% | 0.2% | 4.9 months |
| Burglary | 526 | 86.9% | 1.5% | 3.5 years |
| Fraud | 439 | 63.3% | 2.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Sex Offense | 390 | 92.1% | 0.3% | 10.4 years |
| Contempt of Court | 388 | 87.1% | 1.5% | 3.9 months |
| Probation Violation | 282 | 95.4% | 0.0% | 4.2 months |
| Drug Sale | 279 | 91.0% | 0.4% | 4.2 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 257 | 63.4% | 0.4% | 6.2 months |
| Hit and Run | 243 | 49.4% | 0.8% | 7.1 months |
| Assault | 217 | 62.2% | 0.5% | 11.9 months |
| Weapons Offense | 182 | 83.0% | 1.6% | 4.3 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 124 | 96.8% | 0.8% | 7.5 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 112 | 53.6% | 1.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 109 | 79.8% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 87 | 71.3% | 2.3% | 25 days |
| Forgery | 80 | 71.2% | 3.8% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Homicide | 59 | 79.7% | 0.0% | 14.3 years |
| Stolen Property | 59 | 59.3% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 49 | 89.8% | 2.0% | 3.2 years |
| Perjury | 43 | 69.8% | 2.3% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Robbery | 37 | 78.4% | 0.0% | 6.6 years |
| Stalking | 30 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 10.7 months |
| Kidnapping | 23 | 43.5% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
Counsel Analysis
4,966
Public Defender
74.6% guilty · 1.2% dismissed
4,559
Other
60.2% guilty · 1.3% dismissed
485
Self or Unrepresented
56.3% guilty · 1.6% dismissed
313
Private Attorney
52.1% guilty · 1.0% dismissed
22
Conflict Counsel
63.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
14
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
85.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
Need a Defense Attorney in Hernando County?
Get matched with a local attorney. Free, confidential, no obligation.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 17,386 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026