Wakulla County, Florida

Judicial Circuit 2

2,723
Total Cases
71.8%
Guilty Rate
18.5%
Withheld Rate
5.5%
Dismissal Rate
11.1 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 2,723 criminal cases in Wakulla County (2023-2025), 71.8% resulted in a guilty finding and 18.5% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 5.5%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 11.1 months, with an average fine of $718.50.

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Charges in Wakulla County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Traffic Offense 601 70.7% 4.3% 2.3 months
Drug Possession 491 75.8% 2.4% 7.1 months
Larceny / Theft 310 67.7% 9.4% 8.9 months
Other 227 65.2% 7.9% 1 year, 2 months
Battery 161 57.1% 12.4% 9.5 months
Resisting Officer 131 73.3% 4.6% 8.4 months
DUI 116 92.2% 3.4% 2.2 months
Sex Offense 76 80.3% 9.2% 6.2 years
Trespassing 72 66.7% 6.9% 3.3 months
Criminal Mischief 68 66.2% 2.9% 6.9 months
Disorderly Conduct 60 51.7% 5.0% 25 days
Drug Sale 59 93.2% 3.4% 2.0 years
Fraud 55 69.1% 0.0% 1 year, 6 months
Burglary 46 76.1% 2.2% 2.4 years
Assault 45 68.9% 8.9% 1 year, 1 months
Weapons Offense 36 88.9% 8.3% 2.0 years
Contempt of Court 29 86.2% 3.4% 4.8 months
Hit and Run 24 75.0% 4.2% 1.2 months
Vehicle Theft 23 82.6% 4.3% 1 year, 7 months
Forgery 14 78.6% 0.0% 1 year, 7 months
Child Abuse / Neglect 13 53.8% 0.0% 3.2 years
Drug Manufacturing 12 100.0% 0.0% 4.8 years
Probation Violation 10 60.0% 20.0% 3.6 months

Counsel Analysis

1,143
Public Defender
74.6% guilty · 3.1% dismissed
239
Self or Unrepresented
52.7% guilty · 4.6% dismissed
167
Private Attorney
55.7% guilty · 4.8% dismissed
14
Conflict Counsel
78.6% guilty · 7.1% dismissed

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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,723 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026