Assault in Florida
18,546
Total Cases
60.2%
Guilty Rate
2.6%
Dismissal Rate
23.9%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 18,546 Assault cases across 64 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 60.2% with a 2.6% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 23.9% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $427.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 1,714 | 51.0% | 23.6% | 3.9% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Miami-Dade | 1,342 | 46.1% | 31.1% | 2.5% | 2.2 years |
| Palm Beach | 1,146 | 59.9% | 19.5% | 1.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Volusia | 1,092 | 59.6% | 26.6% | 2.3% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Duval | 1,056 | 71.7% | 24.3% | 1.2% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Polk | 1,007 | 60.5% | 26.0% | 1.7% | 2.5 years |
| Orange | 827 | 48.1% | 27.8% | 5.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Broward | 804 | 53.4% | 41.3% | 4.1% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Pinellas | 690 | 65.7% | 17.5% | 2.6% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Pasco | 527 | 60.0% | 20.9% | 1.5% | 3.1 years |
| Marion | 521 | 73.3% | 15.4% | 0.2% | 2.1 years |
| Bay | 515 | 68.7% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Leon | 483 | 49.1% | 23.8% | 3.9% | 1 year |
| Escambia | 415 | 69.4% | 14.0% | 7.2% | 3.0 years |
| Lee | 380 | 66.8% | 25.0% | 1.8% | 2.5 years |
| Brevard | 368 | 57.9% | 31.2% | 1.4% | 1 year |
| Lake | 316 | 58.9% | 25.6% | 2.2% | 2.0 years |
| Alachua | 296 | 63.2% | 23.6% | 1.0% | 2.1 years |
| Manatee | 291 | 69.4% | 23.0% | 1.4% | 3.0 years |
| Sarasota | 283 | 54.8% | 29.0% | 1.4% | 3.0 years |
| Santa Rosa | 277 | 67.1% | 16.6% | 0.4% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Okaloosa | 264 | 56.4% | 21.6% | 0.8% | 1 year, 7 months |
| St. Lucie | 259 | 61.8% | 16.2% | 11.2% | 3.1 years |
| Seminole | 255 | 57.6% | 27.5% | 1.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| St. Johns | 246 | 49.2% | 28.9% | 3.7% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Hernando | 217 | 62.2% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 11.9 months |
| Osceola | 206 | 54.4% | 29.1% | 1.9% | 11.9 months |
| Putnam | 179 | 72.1% | 18.4% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Sumter | 175 | 70.9% | 20.6% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Citrus | 165 | 67.3% | 21.2% | 3.0% | 4.9 years |
| Clay | 162 | 62.3% | 29.6% | 3.1% | 2.0 years |
| Collier | 159 | 75.5% | 17.6% | 1.3% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Highlands | 155 | 76.1% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Monroe | 126 | 61.9% | 20.6% | 0.8% | 9.2 months |
| Martin | 124 | 71.8% | 21.8% | 1.6% | 2.4 years |
| Walton | 122 | 41.0% | 25.4% | 18.9% | 2.5 years |
| Charlotte | 115 | 77.4% | 13.0% | 2.6% | 2.4 years |
| Indian River | 110 | 60.0% | 30.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Columbia | 83 | 72.3% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| Baker | 82 | 76.8% | 19.5% | 0.0% | 8.4 months |
| Jackson | 78 | 71.8% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Okeechobee | 78 | 59.0% | 29.5% | 6.4% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Washington | 76 | 71.1% | 28.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Hendry | 70 | 78.6% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 3.7 years |
| Bradford | 66 | 63.6% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Nassau | 64 | 56.2% | 35.9% | 1.6% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Holmes | 57 | 75.4% | 21.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Levy | 56 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Calhoun | 53 | 56.6% | 39.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Desoto | 52 | 75.0% | 11.5% | 5.8% | 6.4 years |
| Wakulla | 45 | 68.9% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Gilchrist | 39 | 69.2% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Taylor | 39 | 84.6% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Hardee | 31 | 67.7% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 3.1 years |
| Suwannee | 30 | 96.7% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Dixie | 23 | 56.5% | 39.1% | 4.3% | 3.2 years |
| Jefferson | 20 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Madison | 19 | 73.7% | 21.1% | 5.3% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Union | 19 | 78.9% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| Liberty | 18 | 55.6% | 27.8% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
| Gulf | 16 | 75.0% | 12.5% | 6.2% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Franklin | 15 | 73.3% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 11.4 months |
| Gadsden | 15 | 46.7% | 26.7% | 6.7% | 0 days |
| Hamilton | 13 | 61.5% | 38.5% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,990 | 62.5% | 2.6% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 6,144 | 61.0% | 2.6% | 2.1 years |
| 2025 | 6,379 | 57.1% | 2.7% | 1 year, 10 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 784.011 — Assault
Florida Statute § 784.011 criminalizes assault, which is an intentional threat or attempt to cause violence to another person when the person has the apparent ability to carry out the threat and the threat creates a well-founded fear in the victim. This offense covers situations where violence is threatened but no physical contact occurs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Assault is 60.2% based on 18,546 cases from 64 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Assault in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Assault is 2.6% across all Florida counties.
How does Assault sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Assault varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 64 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Assault?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Assault, adjudication is withheld in 23.9% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 18,546 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026