Manatee County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 12
37,330
Total Cases
58.3%
Guilty Rate
25.6%
Withheld Rate
2.7%
Dismissal Rate
3.8 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 37,330 criminal cases in Manatee County (2023-2025), 58.3% resulted in a guilty finding and 25.6% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 2.7%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.8 years, with an average fine of $1,656.
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Charges in Manatee County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 14,788 | 44.5% | 2.5% | 7.9 months |
| Drug Possession | 5,094 | 65.7% | 1.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,751 | 58.6% | 3.5% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Battery | 1,908 | 57.1% | 4.4% | 2.4 years |
| Other | 1,811 | 48.3% | 2.9% | 2.9 years |
| Resisting Officer | 1,585 | 71.0% | 3.7% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Trespassing | 1,194 | 72.9% | 7.6% | 4.2 months |
| Fraud | 1,003 | 68.3% | 1.1% | 3.2 years |
| Sex Offense | 1,001 | 85.7% | 7.5% | 12.7 years |
| Drug Sale | 962 | 85.9% | 1.6% | 4.4 years |
| Burglary | 727 | 82.8% | 0.8% | 4.2 years |
| Hit and Run | 680 | 48.8% | 3.1% | 3.3 years |
| DUI | 528 | 95.6% | 2.3% | 2.3 months |
| Weapons Offense | 525 | 80.6% | 1.3% | 4.5 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 379 | 60.9% | 3.2% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Probation Violation | 306 | 86.3% | 1.6% | 4.9 months |
| Assault | 291 | 69.4% | 1.4% | 3.0 years |
| Forgery | 228 | 71.1% | 1.8% | 3.6 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 224 | 90.6% | 2.7% | 9.2 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 215 | 79.5% | 1.9% | 2.6 years |
| Contempt of Court | 201 | 77.6% | 6.5% | 4.9 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 178 | 59.6% | 0.6% | 6.0 years |
| Robbery | 162 | 85.8% | 1.9% | 8.0 years |
| Stolen Property | 162 | 77.2% | 1.9% | 3.0 years |
| Homicide | 86 | 81.4% | 4.7% | 19.1 years |
| Perjury | 84 | 69.0% | 3.6% | 2.6 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 77 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 67 | 40.3% | 11.9% | 2.0 months |
| Stalking | 43 | 74.4% | 4.7% | 2.2 years |
| Kidnapping | 33 | 69.7% | 3.0% | 3.4 years |
| Domestic Violence | 13 | 38.5% | 0.0% | 7.4 months |
Counsel Analysis
11,864
Public Defender
68.8% guilty · 2.8% dismissed
9,260
Self or Unrepresented
32.6% guilty · 4.3% dismissed
4,414
Private Attorney
42.2% guilty · 1.2% dismissed
49
Conflict Counsel
67.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
15
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
66.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 37,330 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026