Palm Beach County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 15
142,784
Total Cases
41.7%
Guilty Rate
12.1%
Withheld Rate
1.0%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 5 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 142,784 criminal cases in Palm Beach County (2023-2025), 41.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 12.1% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.0%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $1,407.
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Charges in Palm Beach County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 62,740 | 24.1% | 1.0% | 1.5 months |
| Other | 15,095 | 12.6% | 0.6% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Drug Possession | 10,290 | 66.2% | 0.9% | 7.4 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 9,341 | 63.3% | 0.5% | 8.3 months |
| Battery | 7,373 | 46.0% | 1.1% | 9.2 months |
| Trespassing | 6,180 | 69.2% | 2.0% | 3.1 months |
| Resisting Officer | 5,777 | 61.1% | 1.2% | 5.4 months |
| DUI | 4,973 | 96.2% | 0.3% | 2.3 months |
| Sex Offense | 2,820 | 88.7% | 0.6% | 8.4 years |
| Fraud | 2,474 | 59.2% | 0.8% | 1 year |
| Hit and Run | 2,270 | 28.9% | 0.4% | 8.6 months |
| Burglary | 2,047 | 78.4% | 0.3% | 2.5 years |
| Weapons Offense | 1,862 | 72.2% | 0.8% | 2.8 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 1,743 | 60.2% | 1.1% | 4.5 months |
| Assault | 1,146 | 59.9% | 1.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 996 | 47.7% | 1.3% | 25 days |
| Drug Sale | 765 | 86.1% | 0.1% | 2.3 years |
| Contempt of Court | 693 | 68.5% | 6.5% | 4.6 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 609 | 32.8% | 0.3% | 4.2 years |
| Probation Violation | 455 | 77.1% | 0.9% | 4.4 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 445 | 72.4% | 0.2% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Robbery | 437 | 85.4% | 1.4% | 5.7 years |
| Homicide | 358 | 81.3% | 3.4% | 15.2 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 332 | 78.9% | 0.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 328 | 94.8% | 1.2% | 6.5 years |
| Stolen Property | 278 | 66.2% | 1.8% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Stalking | 251 | 61.8% | 0.8% | 11.1 months |
| Perjury | 219 | 62.6% | 0.5% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Forgery | 196 | 32.7% | 1.0% | 10.4 months |
| Kidnapping | 131 | 77.1% | 0.8% | 4.4 years |
| Drug Manufacturing | 53 | 83.0% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| Arson | 51 | 68.6% | 2.0% | 2.4 years |
| Domestic Violence | 28 | 28.6% | 3.6% | 8.7 months |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 22 | 77.3% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
Counsel Analysis
60,434
Public Defender
62.8% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
42,748
Self or Unrepresented
13.5% guilty · 1.3% dismissed
39,602
Private Attorney
39.8% guilty · 0.4% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 142,784 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026