Disorderly Conduct Sentencing in Desoto County
84 convicted cases (2023-2025) · Desoto County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
We analyzed 84 convicted Disorderly Conduct cases in Desoto 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 Desoto County judges sentence differently.
Figures cover 84 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025 in this view, so multi-year figures are shown.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2023-2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Desoto County run 6 days to 1.0 months; the median is 20 days.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 84 convicted cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2023-2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
| Outcome | Desoto County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 17.9% | 42.2% |
| Probation Only | 19.0% | 11.8% |
| Average Sentence | 3 days | 13 days |
| Average Fine | $67 | $202 |
| Average Probation | 4.9 months | 7.1 months |
| Average Court Costs | $377 | $286 |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 15 | 19 days | $50 |
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends, all Disorderly Conduct cases in Desoto County
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 16 days |
| 2024 | 37 | 81.1% | 2.7% | 13 days |
| 2025 | 13 | 61.5% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
Trend rows cover all Disorderly Conduct cases in Desoto County by disposition year; the sentencing figures above cover convicted cases in the 2023-2025 window.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Desoto County makes it in front of a judge. Of 77 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.3% — below the 34.1% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
See the complete picture for this charge: Disorderly Conduct outcomes in Desoto County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Desoto County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,676 | 24 days | $60 |
| Drug Possession | 1,463 | 7.7 months | $473 |
| Larceny / Theft | 350 | 1 year | $92 |
| Other | 347 | 2.1 years | $1,211 |
| Resisting Officer | 282 | 4.5 months | $100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Disorderly Conduct in Desoto County?
Based on 84 convicted Disorderly Conduct cases in Desoto County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3 days. The statewide average is 13 days.
How much are fines for Disorderly Conduct in Desoto County?
77.4% of convicted Disorderly Conduct defendants in Desoto County received a fine, averaging $67. Court costs average $377 additionally.
How does Desoto County compare to statewide sentencing for Disorderly Conduct?
Desoto County's average sentence of 3 days compares to the statewide average of 13 days. The prison rate is 0.0% locally vs 0.1% statewide. The average fine is $67 locally vs $202 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct Sentencing in Desoto County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 84 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/disorderly-conduct/desoto
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: September 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 84 Disorderly Conduct cases in Desoto 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 · 84 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated September 2026