Assault in Hendry County, Florida
67 cases (2023-2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, assault defendants in Hendry County faced a notably aggressive prosecution profile. The guilty rate reached 79.1% among 67 cases, while withheld adjudication occurred in only 13.4%—well below the statewide 22.2%. Dismissals were rare at 1.5%, matching the low diversion rate of 4.5%, indicating this circuit's State Attorney prioritized traditional conviction over alternative resolution.
Confined convictions averaged 1,376 days with a median of 1,096 days. Prison sentences were imposed in 37.3% of cases and jail in 23.9%. The average fine of $797.50 was notably higher than state norms. Only 29.9% of defendants used public defenders, suggesting a more affluent defendant pool, with 14.9% retaining private counsel.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 67 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 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 79.1% of 67 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 67 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 79.1% based on 67 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.4% 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 Hendry County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.8 years, with an average fine of $798 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 31 | 80.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 85.0% | 5.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 84.2% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| 2024 | 20 | 65.0% | 5.0% | 4.0 years |
| 2025 | 28 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 45 |
| 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 | 695 | 57.4% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 373 | 77.5% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 118 | 77.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 149 | 67.8% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 112 | 69.6% | 0.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Hendry County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 67 public court records; last updated September 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 · 67 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com