Assault in Alachua County, Florida
112 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, assault defendants in Alachua County had dismissal and diversion outcomes slightly below statewide rates. Of 112 cases, 62.5% resulted in guilty findings and 21.4% in withheld adjudication, compared to the statewide withheld rate of 22.2%. The dismissal rate of 1.8% fell 0.7 percentage points below the state average, and diversion reached 3.6% rather than the 5.1% statewide, suggesting prosecution strategy in the circuit favored conventional adjudication over alternatives.
Confined convictions averaged 740 days with a median of 395 days. Prison sentences were imposed in 29.5% of cases, jail in 28.6%. Probation averaged 955 days, with an average fine of $161.59. Public defenders handled 51.8% of cases, reflecting mixed counsel representation in the county.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 368 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.7% — below the 47.7% 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.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 62.5% of 112 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 112 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 98 | 3.4 years |
| County Jail | 73 | 6.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Alachua County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 62.5% based on 112 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.4% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Assault in Alachua County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.0 years, with an average fine of $162 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78 | 65.4% | 2.6% |
| White | 34 | 55.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 68.8% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 102 | 66.7% | 1.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 112 | 62.5% | 1.8% | 2.0 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 238 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 39 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 10 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 864 | 68.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 861 | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 735 | 82.3% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 616 | 65.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 435 | 71.5% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 419 | 76.4% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 112 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 112 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com