Union County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 8
1,116
Total Cases
84.2%
Guilty Rate
10.2%
Withheld Rate
0.2%
Dismissal Rate
2.6 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 1,116 criminal cases in Union County (2023-2025), 84.2% resulted in a guilty finding and 10.2% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.2%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.6 years, with an average fine of $5,212.
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Charges in Union County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 183 | 85.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Traffic Offense | 166 | 98.2% | 0.0% | 5.3 months |
| Other | 160 | 67.5% | 0.6% | 4.1 years |
| Battery | 102 | 75.5% | 1.0% | 4.6 years |
| Larceny / Theft | 85 | 84.7% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Resisting Officer | 70 | 91.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Trespassing | 31 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 months |
| Burglary | 30 | 76.7% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
| Drug Sale | 29 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 25 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 21 | 95.2% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| DUI | 21 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 5.4 months |
| Fraud | 20 | 65.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Assault | 19 | 78.9% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| Weapons Offense | 19 | 94.7% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| Hit and Run | 13 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 4.1 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 13 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Sex Offense | 12 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 17.0 years |
| Perjury | 11 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 10 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
Counsel Analysis
480
Public Defender
82.1% guilty · 0.4% dismissed
85
Self or Unrepresented
92.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
36
Private Attorney
52.8% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,116 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026