Assault in Gadsden County, Florida
15 cases (2023-2025) · Gadsden County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Assault defendants in Gadsden County face a conviction rate of 46.7 percent, with an additional 26.7 percent receiving adjudication withheld, meaning over 73 percent of cases end in guilt findings. This outcome pattern exceeds the statewide withheld rate of 21.9 percent, suggesting Gadsden County judges more frequently choose this middle-ground disposition. The county's dismissal rate of 6.7 percent is notably higher than Florida's 2.6 percent average—an increase of 4.1 percentage points—though this still represents only one case among fifteen total. Unlike many Florida counties, Gadsden County recorded zero diversion outcomes, compared to the statewide average of 4.8 percent, meaning assault defendants here have no pathway to avoid conviction through program completion.
Over 73 percent of assault defendants in Gadsden County were represented by public defenders, indicating limited financial resources among those charged. With guilt findings occurring in nearly three-quarters of cases and no diversion alternative available, defendants in this county have limited options to contest or avoid adjudication on assault charges.
Figures cover 15 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 Gadsden County makes it in front of a judge. Of 102 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.3% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 46.7% of 15 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 15 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14 | 42.9% | 7.1% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 10 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 4 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Gadsden County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 140 (2023-2025) | 47.1% | 11.4% |
| Drug Possession | 106 (2023-2025) | 64.2% | 3.8% |
| Trespassing | 90 (2023-2025) | 36.7% | 53.3% |
| Battery | 80 (2023-2025) | 58.8% | 21.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 63 (2023-2025) | 46.0% | 30.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 59 (2023-2025) | 54.2% | 20.3% |
| Other | 41 (2023-2025) | 53.7% | 7.3% |
| Fraud | 24 (2023-2025) | 83.3% | 4.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 46.7% based on 15 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.7% 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 Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
73.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Gadsden County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 15 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/gadsden
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 15 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com