Seminole County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 18
32,031
Total Cases
59.5%
Guilty Rate
26.0%
Withheld Rate
1.2%
Dismissal Rate
5.1 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 32,031 criminal cases in Seminole County (2023-2025), 59.5% resulted in a guilty finding and 26.0% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.2%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.1 years, with an average fine of $6,820.
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Charges in Seminole County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,514 | 51.6% | 1.0% | 1.7 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,466 | 55.3% | 0.5% | 7.7 months |
| Drug Possession | 4,082 | 68.2% | 0.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Resisting Officer | 2,257 | 68.3% | 1.1% | 5.6 months |
| Other | 1,899 | 56.1% | 3.8% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Battery | 1,887 | 49.7% | 2.3% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Trespassing | 1,306 | 80.5% | 3.8% | 1.1 months |
| Probation Violation | 1,163 | 21.6% | 1.5% | 3.9 months |
| Sex Offense | 930 | 76.8% | 0.4% | 41.6 years |
| Fraud | 783 | 65.4% | 0.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Burglary | 732 | 62.3% | 0.3% | 8.9 years |
| DUI | 598 | 86.6% | 0.3% | 2.6 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 553 | 47.6% | 2.4% | 5.9 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 501 | 58.3% | 2.8% | 1.0 months |
| Hit and Run | 457 | 50.3% | 2.4% | 9.7 months |
| Weapons Offense | 446 | 70.2% | 0.0% | 3.7 years |
| Drug Sale | 377 | 80.1% | 0.3% | 3.3 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 304 | 96.4% | 0.0% | 6.4 years |
| Assault | 255 | 57.6% | 1.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Contempt of Court | 233 | 80.3% | 3.0% | 4.5 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 202 | 46.0% | 0.5% | 4.1 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 180 | 62.8% | 0.6% | 2.4 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 154 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Robbery | 135 | 72.6% | 0.0% | 31.6 years |
| Stolen Property | 119 | 65.5% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Drug Manufacturing | 112 | 61.6% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| Homicide | 97 | 85.6% | 0.0% | 214.4 years |
| Perjury | 79 | 57.0% | 1.3% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Forgery | 74 | 55.4% | 10.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Stalking | 48 | 39.6% | 10.4% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Kidnapping | 39 | 59.0% | 0.0% | 183.1 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 24 | 70.8% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Arson | 13 | 61.5% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
Counsel Analysis
15,376
Public Defender
74.2% guilty · 1.4% dismissed
7,800
Private Attorney
49.7% guilty · 1.0% dismissed
6,561
Self or Unrepresented
32.8% guilty · 1.0% dismissed
1,521
Other
65.7% guilty · 1.6% dismissed
750
Conflict Counsel
78.1% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 32,031 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026