Assault in Bradford County, Florida
66 cases (2023-2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Bradford County relies heavily on withheld adjudication at 30.3%, substantially exceeding statewide average of 21.7%. The 66.7% guilty rate combined with withheld outcomes means 97.0% end in conviction or guilt-with-withheld. Zero dismissals and zero diversion contrast statewide averages of 2.6% dismissal and 4.7% diversion. Only 3.0% achieve acquittal, showing a conviction-dominant system.
Defendants receive moderate sentences averaging 796 days with probation at 838 days. The median of 396 days indicates many mid-range cases involve sentences under one year. Prison reaches 40.9% and jail 34.8%, showing substantial incarceration use. Fines average $59. Most rely on public defenders at 50%.
Figures cover 66 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 Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 74 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.5% — 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 — 66.7% of 66 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 27 | 3.8 years |
| County Jail | 23 | 2.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Bradford 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 | 46 | 65.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 17 | 70.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 63.2% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| 2024 | 28 | 64.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 19 | 73.7% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 49 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 15 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 76 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| DUI | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 66 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Bradford County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.3% 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 Bradford County?
The average sentence is 2.2 years, with an average fine of $59 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
50.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Bradford County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 66 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 66 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com