Hillsborough County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 13
139,315
Total Cases
64.1%
Guilty Rate
19.5%
Withheld Rate
4.6%
Dismissal Rate
2.5 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 139,315 criminal cases in Hillsborough County (2023-2025), 64.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 19.5% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 4.6%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $5,051.
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Charges in Hillsborough County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 37,086 | 47.5% | 7.8% | 2.9 months |
| Drug Possession | 17,469 | 71.8% | 1.9% | 10.3 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 10,966 | 66.7% | 3.3% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Sex Offense | 9,729 | 84.7% | 1.9% | 8.4 years |
| Battery | 8,519 | 50.8% | 4.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Trespassing | 8,436 | 80.1% | 8.7% | 3.2 months |
| Resisting Officer | 7,753 | 69.9% | 3.7% | 9.1 months |
| Other | 7,045 | 68.8% | 6.4% | 2.0 years |
| DUI | 4,996 | 89.7% | 1.1% | 6.4 months |
| Fraud | 4,273 | 62.9% | 1.8% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Burglary | 3,737 | 67.9% | 2.2% | 2.3 years |
| Weapons Offense | 3,388 | 71.5% | 3.0% | 2.4 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 2,121 | 61.1% | 3.8% | 11.4 months |
| Hit and Run | 1,785 | 47.0% | 1.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Assault | 1,714 | 51.0% | 3.9% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Drug Sale | 1,216 | 81.7% | 1.6% | 2.4 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 1,046 | 70.7% | 2.6% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 994 | 84.9% | 7.0% | 6.1 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 922 | 45.4% | 0.9% | 5.3 years |
| Stolen Property | 876 | 65.6% | 3.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Contempt of Court | 819 | 71.2% | 5.5% | 5.7 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 806 | 82.1% | 3.3% | 3.6 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 778 | 54.0% | 3.9% | 1.3 months |
| Robbery | 647 | 70.6% | 1.2% | 5.7 years |
| Forgery | 622 | 58.2% | 0.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Homicide | 415 | 73.5% | 2.4% | 15.2 years |
| Kidnapping | 308 | 66.6% | 1.0% | 4.5 years |
| Probation Violation | 211 | 78.2% | 1.4% | 4.5 months |
| Stalking | 208 | 53.4% | 5.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Perjury | 186 | 54.8% | 2.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Embezzlement | 101 | 87.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Arson | 68 | 48.5% | 1.5% | 3.1 years |
| Domestic Violence | 35 | 54.3% | 8.6% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 29 | 86.2% | 3.4% | 2.7 years |
Counsel Analysis
94,790
Private Attorney
60.3% guilty · 4.6% dismissed
44,486
Public Defender
72.2% guilty · 4.5% dismissed
37
Self or Unrepresented
8.1% guilty · 43.2% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 139,315 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026