Assault in Hendry County, Florida
30 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hendry County recorded 30 assault cases with an exceptionally high guilty rate of 86.7%, far above statewide patterns. Adjudication withheld occurred in only 6.7% of cases, well below the 22.2% statewide average, and no dismissals were recorded despite the 2.4% statewide rate. This indicates aggressive prosecution with limited pathways to case dismissal or conviction avoidance.
Sentences are severe, averaging 1,391 days with 43.3% of defendants confined to prison and 23.3% to jail. Public defenders handled 36.7% of cases. The high conviction rate combined with lengthy imprisonment reflects a prosecutorial approach prioritizing incarceration over alternative resolution.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 221 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 76.9% — above 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 — 86.7% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 25 | 5.9 years |
| County Jail | 16 | 4.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Hendry 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 | 32 | 81.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 85.0% | 5.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 84.2% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| 2024 | 20 | 65.0% | 5.0% | 4.0 years |
| 2025 | 30 | 86.7% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 47 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 16 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 86.7% based on 30 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.7% 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 Hendry County?
The average sentence is 3.8 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
36.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 30 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com