Leon County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 2
28,102
Total Cases
50.8%
Guilty Rate
16.8%
Withheld Rate
2.0%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 1 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 28,102 criminal cases in Leon County (2023-2025), 50.8% resulted in a guilty finding and 16.8% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 2.0%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 1 months, with an average fine of $40.00.
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Charges in Leon County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 5,860 | 34.5% | 0.6% | 1.3 months |
| Drug Possession | 3,703 | 67.5% | 1.1% | 8.0 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,983 | 57.6% | 1.8% | 7.6 months |
| Battery | 2,235 | 43.0% | 4.3% | 11.3 months |
| Other | 2,012 | 35.1% | 2.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Trespassing | 1,952 | 39.5% | 2.5% | 1.9 months |
| Resisting Officer | 1,688 | 56.7% | 3.4% | 4.7 months |
| Fraud | 932 | 54.9% | 3.0% | 8.9 months |
| Weapons Offense | 844 | 78.4% | 0.5% | 2.8 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 726 | 44.4% | 3.3% | 7.3 months |
| Burglary | 691 | 71.2% | 1.3% | 2.6 years |
| DUI | 634 | 80.9% | 4.6% | 1.2 months |
| Assault | 483 | 49.1% | 3.9% | 1 year |
| Hit and Run | 388 | 34.5% | 1.8% | 6.3 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 326 | 28.5% | 2.1% | 26 days |
| Sex Offense | 325 | 61.2% | 4.0% | 7.3 years |
| Forgery | 295 | 33.6% | 1.7% | 9.2 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 276 | 69.6% | 1.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Drug Sale | 217 | 79.3% | 0.9% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Robbery | 209 | 84.2% | 0.0% | 7.5 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 186 | 39.8% | 2.2% | 2.2 years |
| Homicide | 180 | 76.7% | 3.9% | 16.3 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 175 | 90.3% | 5.1% | 5.3 years |
| Contempt of Court | 170 | 46.5% | 7.1% | 3.2 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 105 | 61.0% | 2.9% | 2.7 years |
| Stolen Property | 100 | 79.0% | 2.0% | 2.0 years |
| Probation Violation | 89 | 56.2% | 4.5% | 4.2 months |
| Kidnapping | 84 | 67.9% | 1.2% | 5.3 years |
| Perjury | 82 | 72.0% | 1.2% | 2.1 years |
| Stalking | 79 | 51.9% | 5.1% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Drug Manufacturing | 29 | 82.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Arson | 28 | 46.4% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
Counsel Analysis
14,320
Public Defender
57.1% guilty · 2.7% dismissed
5,782
Private Attorney
51.5% guilty · 1.4% dismissed
4,816
Self or Unrepresented
17.1% guilty · 1.6% dismissed
3,184
Conflict Counsel
72.4% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 28,102 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026