St. Lucie County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 19
21,639
Total Cases
77.3%
Guilty Rate
11.8%
Withheld Rate
4.7%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 12 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 21,639 criminal cases in St. Lucie County (2023-2025), 77.3% resulted in a guilty finding and 11.8% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 4.7%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $10,478.
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Charges in St. Lucie County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 4,553 | 73.5% | 7.8% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Traffic Offense | 2,435 | 83.4% | 0.4% | 5.2 months |
| Battery | 1,919 | 59.7% | 8.3% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,859 | 79.2% | 2.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Other | 1,570 | 74.3% | 8.0% | 2.2 years |
| DUI | 1,559 | 98.5% | 0.4% | 4.1 months |
| Resisting Officer | 1,213 | 81.7% | 4.7% | 8.9 months |
| Fraud | 992 | 65.6% | 4.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Trespassing | 686 | 76.2% | 9.6% | 3.1 months |
| Sex Offense | 649 | 75.7% | 3.4% | 7.3 years |
| Burglary | 591 | 83.9% | 3.2% | 4.7 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 473 | 72.9% | 3.6% | 9.0 months |
| Weapons Offense | 432 | 88.7% | 1.6% | 4.5 years |
| Hit and Run | 302 | 84.4% | 0.7% | 9.1 months |
| Assault | 259 | 61.8% | 11.2% | 3.1 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 257 | 73.5% | 1.9% | 6.1 years |
| Probation Violation | 234 | 92.7% | 0.4% | 7.3 months |
| Drug Sale | 200 | 91.0% | 0.0% | 5.2 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 189 | 94.2% | 2.1% | 8.7 years |
| Stolen Property | 176 | 80.1% | 8.0% | 2.1 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 146 | 76.7% | 6.2% | 1.4 months |
| Perjury | 146 | 79.5% | 4.1% | 2.3 years |
| Homicide | 121 | 84.3% | 0.8% | 15.9 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 112 | 58.9% | 6.2% | 5.0 years |
| Forgery | 101 | 57.4% | 2.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Contempt of Court | 98 | 79.6% | 3.1% | 5.6 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 96 | 77.1% | 5.2% | 2.4 years |
| Robbery | 95 | 85.3% | 2.1% | 8.4 years |
| Stalking | 55 | 65.5% | 7.3% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Drug Manufacturing | 45 | 97.8% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Kidnapping | 40 | 70.0% | 2.5% | 5.8 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 16 | 87.5% | 6.2% | 3.2 years |
| Arson | 10 | 70.0% | 10.0% | 7.5 years |
Counsel Analysis
6,224
Public Defender
74.8% guilty · 5.7% dismissed
4,053
Private Attorney
70.1% guilty · 2.6% dismissed
601
Conflict Counsel
81.7% guilty · 4.3% dismissed
334
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
81.4% guilty · 2.7% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 21,639 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026