Assault in Holmes County, Florida
57 cases (2023-2025) · Holmes County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
In Holmes County, assault cases result in conviction or adjudication withheld in nearly all instances: 75.4% of defendants are found guilty and 21.1% receive withheld adjudication, a Florida-specific outcome that avoids a formal conviction record. Together these outcomes account for 96.5% of cases. Notably, Holmes County has zero dismissals compared to the statewide average of 2.6%, suggesting the local State Attorney pursues assault charges aggressively. The withheld adjudication rate matches the statewide average of 21.9%, but the county offers no diversion programs (statewide average is 4.8%), meaning defendants cannot avoid conviction through program completion. This pattern indicates a prosecution-focused approach with limited alternatives to court resolution.
Confinement is common in Holmes County assault cases: 22.8% of defendants serve prison time while 35.1% serve jail time, meaning more than half face incarceration. Average sentences run 422 days, though the median of 104 days suggests some cases resolve with minimal confinement while others draw significantly longer terms. Probation averages 889 days. A notable divide exists in legal representation: 38.6% of defendants retain private counsel while 12.3% receive public defenders, indicating many residents must fund their own defense or proceed without counsel.
Figures cover 57 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 Holmes County makes it in front of a judge. Of 68 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 4.4% — 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 — 75.4% of 57 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 20 | 2.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Holmes 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 | 50 | 76.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 57.1% | 0.0% | 9.1 months |
| 2024 | 27 | 81.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2025 | 16 | 81.2% | 0.0% | 1.8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 24 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 24 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Holmes County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 359 | 88.9% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 129 | 71.3% | 0.8% |
| Other | 88 | 90.9% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 100 | 83.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 62 | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 | 60.9% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 78 (2023-2025) | 98.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Holmes County?
The guilty rate is 75.4% based on 57 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Holmes County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.1% 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 Holmes County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $884 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
12.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 38.6% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Holmes County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 57 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/holmes
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Holmes 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 · 57 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com