Orange County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 9
68,222
Total Cases
45.4%
Guilty Rate
30.5%
Withheld Rate
11.9%
Dismissal Rate
8.6 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 68,222 criminal cases in Orange County (2023-2025), 45.4% resulted in a guilty finding and 30.5% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 11.9%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 8.6 months, with an average fine of $1,806.
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Charges in Orange County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 19,880 | 20.8% | 31.3% | 26 days |
| Drug Possession | 9,214 | 67.6% | 1.2% | 3.2 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 8,081 | 56.3% | 2.6% | 4.2 months |
| Other | 4,160 | 34.8% | 8.1% | 1 year, 5 months |
| DUI | 4,013 | 49.9% | 2.4% | 17 days |
| Battery | 3,807 | 43.6% | 5.4% | 10.1 months |
| Trespassing | 3,759 | 66.1% | 6.5% | 29 days |
| Resisting Officer | 3,107 | 59.1% | 3.8% | 2.8 months |
| Weapons Offense | 1,729 | 49.6% | 6.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 1,323 | 51.3% | 4.4% | 4.9 months |
| Hit and Run | 1,250 | 27.7% | 5.7% | 5.9 months |
| Burglary | 1,203 | 65.6% | 2.2% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Fraud | 1,070 | 55.6% | 4.1% | 6.7 months |
| Sex Offense | 1,067 | 60.2% | 8.3% | 5.4 years |
| Assault | 827 | 48.1% | 5.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 693 | 63.8% | 1.4% | 10.4 months |
| Robbery | 498 | 66.7% | 3.4% | 4.6 years |
| Homicide | 361 | 79.5% | 3.3% | 16.3 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 257 | 37.0% | 8.9% | 11.2 months |
| Contempt of Court | 256 | 58.2% | 5.1% | 6.6 months |
| Stalking | 231 | 53.2% | 2.2% | 10.9 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 194 | 42.8% | 4.1% | 13 days |
| Drug Trafficking | 179 | 82.7% | 6.1% | 6.4 years |
| Perjury | 158 | 54.4% | 3.8% | 9.2 months |
| Kidnapping | 155 | 53.5% | 5.2% | 4.2 years |
| Probation Violation | 152 | 61.8% | 3.3% | 4.3 months |
| Drug Manufacturing | 146 | 80.8% | 2.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Stolen Property | 124 | 71.0% | 3.2% | 1 year |
| Forgery | 121 | 47.1% | 4.1% | 10.7 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 105 | 54.3% | 3.8% | 11.2 months |
| Drug Sale | 43 | 81.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Arson | 29 | 58.6% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 20 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 7.9 months |
Counsel Analysis
32,718
Public Defender
60.8% guilty · 5.2% dismissed
15,023
Private Attorney
35.2% guilty · 4.5% dismissed
1,633
Conflict Counsel
70.4% guilty · 1.2% dismissed
1,255
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
76.1% guilty · 0.8% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 68,222 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026