Criminal Mischief Sentencing in Pinellas County

We analyzed 1,036 convicted Criminal Mischief cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Pinellas County judges sentence differently.

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4.2 months

Average Sentence

Near statewide avg (4.6 months)

$154

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($243)

8.1%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (7.7%)

16.4%

Probation Only

1,036 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.5 months

3.0 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

7.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$127

$132

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$177

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Pinellas County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	8.1%	7.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	51.4%	47.7%
Probation Only	16.4%	20.2%
Average Sentence	4.2 months	4.6 months
Average Fine	$154	$243
Average Probation	1 year, 4 months	1 year, 10 months
Average Court Costs	$206	$449
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$1,511	$4,803

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	551	3.9 months	$151
State Prison Facility	66	2.7 years	$132

Other Charges Sentenced in Pinellas County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	20,300	11.3 months	$150
Traffic Offense	18,264	1.0 months	$246
DUI	7,577	1.5 months	$1,168
Trespassing	7,093	18 days	$201
Larceny / Theft	6,318	5.8 months	$152

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,036 convicted Criminal Mischief cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 4.2 months. The statewide average is 4.6 months.

63.5% of convicted Criminal Mischief defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $154. Court costs average $206 additionally. Restitution averages $1,511 in cases where it is ordered.

Pinellas County's average sentence of 4.2 months compares to the statewide average of 4.6 months. The prison rate is 8.1% locally vs 7.7% statewide. The average fine is $154 locally vs $243 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 1,036 Criminal Mischief cases in Pinellas County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,036 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026