Intimidation / Threats Sentencing in Florida
2,031 convicted cases (2025) · Intimidation / Threats outcomes statewide
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
Across 2,031 Intimidation / Threats convictions in Florida (2025), the average sentence was 2.4 years (median 1 year, 9 months), averaged over every conviction including those with no confinement. 27.3% of convicted defendants received county jail time, 37.8% state prison, and 23.3% probation only; the average fine was $328. The breakdowns below show the sentence range, fines, and how each county compares.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences run 4.0 months to 5.0 years; the median is 1 year, 9 months.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,031 convicted cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2025)
| Outcome | Cases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 767 | 37.8% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 555 | 27.3% |
| Probation Only (no incarceration) | 473 | 23.3% |
| Fined | 365 | 18.0% |
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends, all Intimidation / Threats cases
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,756 | 78.0% | 2.7% | 2.9 years |
| 2024 | 1,941 | 78.3% | 2.5% | 3.0 years |
| 2025 | 2,239 | 74.9% | 2.5% | 4.0 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Trend rows cover all Intimidation / Threats cases statewide by disposition year; the sentencing figures above cover convicted cases in the 2025 window.
Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing (2023-2025)
| Charge Level | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine | % Prison | % Jail | Avg Probation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felony | 3,534 | 3.2 years | $433 | 60.0% | 14.5% | 4.4 years |
| Misdemeanor | 1,740 | 2.1 months | $166 | 0.5% | 54.7% | 11.3 months |
| NULL | 157 | 1 year, 5 months | $506 | 27.4% | 33.8% | 3.3 years |
Sentencing by County (2023-2025)
Counties with 20+ convicted Intimidation / Threats cases (2023-2025). Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.
| County | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine | % Prison | % Jail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 727 | 2.8 years | $45 | 62.0% | 14.3% |
| Palm Beach | 395 | 1 year, 1 months | $0 | 29.1% | 48.9% |
| Pinellas | 355 | 1 year, 8 months | $150 | 42.3% | 32.4% |
| Polk | 341 | 1 year, 2 months | $276 | 21.7% | 35.5% |
| Volusia | 275 | 2.9 years | $0 | 37.1% | 40.0% |
| Broward | 254 | 10.5 months | $0 | 16.1% | 36.6% |
| Marion | 237 | 1 year, 11 months | $187 | 51.9% | 24.9% |
| Duval | 213 | 1 year, 5 months | $114 | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Miami-Dade | 185 | 1 year | $464 | 21.1% | 38.4% |
| Pasco | 167 | 1 year, 7 months | $156 | 34.1% | 12.0% |
| Okaloosa | 166 | 1 year, 2 months | $0 | 28.9% | 5.4% |
| Seminole | 149 | 1 year, 10 months | $0 | 67.8% | 10.7% |
| Bay | 107 | 1 year, 10 months | $791 | 52.3% | 13.1% |
| Sarasota | 105 | 4.6 years | $388 | 34.3% | 21.9% |
| Martin | 97 | 3.8 years | $1,000 | 70.1% | 18.6% |
| Lee | 91 | 11.2 months | $0 | 14.3% | 48.4% |
| Escambia | 85 | 13.5 years | $465 | 20.0% | 16.5% |
| Orange | 84 | 9.4 months | $416 | 15.5% | 71.4% |
| Alachua | 83 | 1 year, 11 months | $140 | 41.0% | 18.1% |
| Lake | 81 | 1 year, 10 months | $250 | 29.6% | 13.6% |
| St. Lucie | 81 | 3.4 years | $10,500 | 43.2% | 24.7% |
| Leon | 79 | 2.3 years | $0 | 48.1% | 38.0% |
| Citrus | 75 | 3.1 years | $631 | 61.3% | 6.7% |
| St. Johns | 74 | 1 year, 10 months | $3 | 45.9% | 31.1% |
| Manatee | 72 | 2.2 years | $446 | 38.9% | 11.1% |
| Osceola | 64 | 1 year, 5 months | $210 | 29.7% | 56.2% |
| Walton | 62 | 4.5 years | $343 | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| Monroe | 61 | 4.4 months | $0 | 3.3% | 50.8% |
| Santa Rosa | 53 | 2.9 years | $400 | 52.8% | 22.6% |
| Highlands | 52 | 3.8 years | $540 | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Collier | 49 | 2.5 years | $217 | 57.1% | 16.3% |
| Clay | 45 | 2.3 years | $601 | 60.0% | 31.1% |
| Hernando | 44 | 2.3 years | $349 | 34.1% | 38.6% |
| Nassau | 41 | 1 year, 7 months | $0 | 39.0% | 9.8% |
| Okeechobee | 39 | 1 year, 11 months | $500 | 38.5% | 43.6% |
| Brevard | 38 | 1 year, 1 months | $0 | 7.9% | 60.5% |
| Columbia | 37 | 2.1 years | $1,000 | 40.5% | 5.4% |
| Indian River | 37 | 1 year, 11 months | $400 | 45.9% | 27.0% |
| Putnam | 37 | 1 year, 10 months | $60 | 43.2% | 29.7% |
| Sumter | 33 | 1 year | $1,043 | 27.3% | 18.2% |
| Charlotte | 32 | 1 year, 10 months | $410 | 40.6% | 21.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Intimidation / Threats in Florida?
Based on 2,031 convicted Intimidation / Threats cases in Florida (2025), the average sentence is 2.4 years. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 1 year, 9 months. 37.8% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
What are the average fines for Intimidation / Threats in Florida?
18.0% of convicted Intimidation / Threats defendants received a fine, with an average of $328. The median fine is $200. Court costs average $1,005 on top of fines.
How likely is prison for Intimidation / Threats in Florida?
37.8% of convicted Intimidation / Threats defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 27.3% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 23.3% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats Sentencing in Florida (2025). Based on 2,031 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/intimidation-threats
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 2,031 Intimidation / Threats cases with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (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. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,031 cases · 2025 · Data last updated September 2026