Assault in Brevard County, Florida
131 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, assault defendants in Brevard County were convicted in 55.7 percent of 131 cases, but adjudication was withheld in 30.5 percent—significantly above the statewide average of 22.2 percent. This means that in Brevard, a substantial share of defendants found guilty avoided formal conviction records. Dismissals were rare at 1.5 percent, notably below the statewide average of 2.4 percent. Diversion program completion occurred in 6.1 percent of cases, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2 percent.
Sentenced defendants faced a median of 90 days and an average of 343 days, with probation averaging 821 days. Jail was the primary confinement method, imposed in 46.6 percent of cases, while prison was rare at 9.2 percent. Most defendants were represented by public defenders (33.6 percent), with only 10.7 percent retaining private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 624 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.3% — 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 — 55.7% of 131 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 131 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 167 | 3.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 37 | 3.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 53.3% | 1.1% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 143 | 62.2% | 1.4% | 10.8 months |
| 2025 | 131 | 55.7% | 1.5% | 11.4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 366 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 55.7% based on 131 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.5% 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 Brevard County?
The average sentence is 11.4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
33.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 131 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 131 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com