Pasco County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 6
42,187
Total Cases
70.7%
Guilty Rate
19.5%
Withheld Rate
0.9%
Dismissal Rate
2.4 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 42,187 criminal cases in Pasco County (2023-2025), 70.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 19.5% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.9%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.4 years, with an average fine of $2,816.
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Charges in Pasco County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 8,302 | 76.1% | 0.2% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Traffic Offense | 6,884 | 66.2% | 0.5% | 5.2 months |
| Battery | 4,014 | 57.2% | 1.8% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,547 | 66.7% | 0.7% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Other | 2,290 | 53.8% | 1.1% | 2.9 years |
| Resisting Officer | 2,194 | 76.4% | 1.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| DUI | 2,016 | 96.2% | 2.5% | 6.0 months |
| Trespassing | 1,581 | 77.7% | 3.3% | 3.9 months |
| Burglary | 1,373 | 77.8% | 1.1% | 3.4 years |
| Fraud | 1,317 | 71.7% | 0.4% | 2.4 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 906 | 48.3% | 1.1% | 1.1 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 888 | 58.9% | 1.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Probation Violation | 824 | 81.4% | 0.8% | 5.3 months |
| Hit and Run | 754 | 48.8% | 0.4% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Sex Offense | 735 | 90.3% | 0.4% | 9.9 years |
| Weapons Offense | 638 | 84.8% | 0.2% | 4.9 years |
| Contempt of Court | 602 | 75.6% | 1.8% | 5.2 months |
| Assault | 527 | 60.0% | 1.5% | 3.1 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 376 | 97.3% | 1.1% | 7.6 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 360 | 59.7% | 0.3% | 6.5 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 334 | 83.8% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 330 | 81.8% | 0.6% | 2.3 years |
| Stalking | 237 | 66.2% | 1.7% | 2.0 years |
| Stolen Property | 211 | 93.8% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 188 | 73.9% | 1.1% | 3.5 years |
| Forgery | 176 | 71.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Homicide | 158 | 91.1% | 1.3% | 16.1 years |
| Perjury | 113 | 59.3% | 2.7% | 3.6 years |
| Robbery | 110 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 6.5 years |
| Kidnapping | 69 | 75.4% | 0.0% | 4.8 years |
| Drug Sale | 55 | 92.7% | 1.8% | 6.7 years |
| Domestic Violence | 34 | 55.9% | 2.9% | 6.8 years |
| Arson | 28 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 26.2 years |
Counsel Analysis
25,042
Public Defender
75.9% guilty · 1.2% dismissed
10,713
Private Attorney
63.3% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
3,670
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
85.9% guilty · 0.2% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 42,187 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026