Assault in Baker County, Florida
82 cases (2023-2025) · Baker County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Baker County prosecutes assault without dismissals or acquittals, showing the most uncompromising approach. The 78.0% guilty rate combined with 18.3% withheld adjudication accounts for 96.3% of cases, leaving only 3.7% diverted to programs. With zero dismissals against statewide average of 2.6%, cases proceed aggressively to adjudication. This pattern suggests strong prosecution priorities or trial-unfavorable conditions for defendants.
Defendants receive notably lenient sentences compared to other counties. The average of 254 days reflects short-term detention, with median just 60 days, indicating many cases resolve quickly. Probation averages 636 days. The 62.2% jail rate exceeds prison at 19.5%, indicating Baker favors county facilities for shorter terms. Most defendants rely on public defenders at 67.1%.
Figures cover 82 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Baker County makes it in front of a judge. Of 124 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 17.7% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 78.0% of 82 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 82 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 51 | 2.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 16 | 2.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Baker County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 77.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 77.5% | 0.0% | 9.3 months |
| 2024 | 30 | 76.7% | 0.0% | 5.8 months |
| 2025 | 12 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 11.5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 36 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 35 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 9 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Baker County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 171 | 64.9% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 110 | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 115 | 50.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 141 (2023-2025) | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 101 (2023-2025) | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 97 (2023-2025) | 88.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 78.0% based on 82 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Baker County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.3% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Baker County?
The average sentence is 8.5 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
67.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Baker County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 82 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/baker
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Baker 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 · 82 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com