Nassau County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 4
7,840
Total Cases
71.1%
Guilty Rate
25.6%
Withheld Rate
2.5%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 9 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 7,840 criminal cases in Nassau County (2023-2025), 71.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 25.6% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 2.5%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 9 months, with an average fine of $3,818.
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Charges in Nassau County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,665 | 50.3% | 2.3% | 4.4 months |
| Drug Possession | 1,624 | 74.3% | 0.1% | 1 year |
| Other | 823 | 76.9% | 4.4% | 2.5 years |
| Probation Violation | 565 | 69.4% | 20.2% | 10.2 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 448 | 77.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| DUI | 442 | 98.6% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
| Resisting Officer | 330 | 74.8% | 0.3% | 9.1 months |
| Battery | 302 | 73.2% | 0.3% | 3.1 years |
| Trespassing | 266 | 86.8% | 0.0% | 2.4 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 187 | 64.7% | 0.0% | 25 days |
| Drug Sale | 164 | 92.1% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Fraud | 110 | 69.1% | 0.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Weapons Offense | 96 | 81.2% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Hit and Run | 95 | 45.3% | 0.0% | 7.1 months |
| Burglary | 82 | 84.1% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 78 | 78.2% | 0.0% | 7.0 months |
| Forgery | 78 | 57.7% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Drug Trafficking | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% | 5.1 years |
| Sex Offense | 67 | 88.1% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
| Assault | 64 | 56.2% | 1.6% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 55 | 76.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Perjury | 48 | 77.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 41 | 82.9% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Contempt of Court | 39 | 82.1% | 0.0% | 3.4 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 32 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 11.3 months |
| Stolen Property | 17 | 76.5% | 0.0% | 10.2 months |
| Homicide | 16 | 81.2% | 0.0% | 20.2 years |
| Drug Manufacturing | 12 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 4.2 months |
Counsel Analysis
2,680
Public Defender
76.6% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
976
Private Attorney
44.2% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
939
Self or Unrepresented
60.0% guilty · 5.1% dismissed
174
Conflict Counsel
70.7% guilty · 1.7% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 7,840 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026