St. Johns County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 7
24,021
Total Cases
56.9%
Guilty Rate
28.8%
Withheld Rate
4.6%
Dismissal Rate
1 year
Avg Sentence
Based on 24,021 criminal cases in St. Johns County (2023-2025), 56.9% resulted in a guilty finding and 28.8% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 4.6%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, with an average fine of $2,155.
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Charges in St. Johns County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,840 | 36.5% | 6.1% | 1.5 months |
| Drug Possession | 2,813 | 66.1% | 2.3% | 7.7 months |
| Other | 2,071 | 67.0% | 7.3% | 11.7 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,011 | 59.2% | 3.8% | 9.6 months |
| Battery | 1,643 | 47.2% | 3.5% | 10.2 months |
| DUI | 1,337 | 92.3% | 4.6% | 2.9 months |
| Trespassing | 1,088 | 82.5% | 4.0% | 1.3 months |
| Resisting Officer | 1,015 | 66.6% | 3.0% | 4.4 months |
| Sex Offense | 536 | 86.6% | 1.3% | 7.5 years |
| Fraud | 491 | 67.4% | 7.5% | 1 year |
| Hit and Run | 450 | 41.6% | 4.7% | 6.9 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 383 | 64.0% | 4.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 379 | 54.4% | 4.0% | 29 days |
| Burglary | 335 | 74.0% | 0.6% | 2.7 years |
| Assault | 246 | 49.2% | 3.7% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 221 | 39.4% | 1.4% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Contempt of Court | 186 | 70.4% | 6.5% | 3.6 months |
| Weapons Offense | 174 | 75.9% | 1.7% | 2.8 years |
| Drug Sale | 146 | 94.5% | 1.4% | 3.8 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 145 | 99.3% | 0.7% | 8.5 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 109 | 70.6% | 3.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 86 | 72.1% | 3.5% | 2.4 years |
| Probation Violation | 60 | 81.7% | 3.3% | 3.0 months |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 50 | 48.0% | 24.0% | 2.9 years |
| Perjury | 37 | 67.6% | 2.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Forgery | 35 | 28.6% | 2.9% | 7.5 months |
| Stalking | 33 | 72.7% | 3.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Kidnapping | 27 | 70.4% | 3.7% | 8.0 years |
| Homicide | 24 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 10.4 years |
| Robbery | 24 | 95.8% | 0.0% | 5.7 years |
| Stolen Property | 18 | 88.9% | 5.6% | 1 year, 11 months |
Counsel Analysis
8,529
Public Defender
73.9% guilty · 2.2% dismissed
5,819
Private Attorney
44.1% guilty · 0.5% dismissed
2,103
Self or Unrepresented
44.7% guilty · 1.2% dismissed
886
Conflict Counsel
85.6% guilty · 1.8% dismissed
383
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
86.2% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 24,021 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026