Assault in Indian River County, Florida
36 cases (2025) · Indian River County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Indian River County handled 36 assault cases with a notably moderate guilty rate of 47.2%, well below statewide patterns. Adjudication withheld occurred in 30.6% of cases—higher than the 22.2% statewide average—allowing defendants to avoid a formal conviction record. The county also recorded acquittals in 5.6% of cases, suggesting defendants have meaningful chances at trial.
Sentences are considerably shorter here, with a median of 183 days and an average of 428 days. Confinement splits between jail (27.8%) and lower prison rates (13.9%), with probation averaging 731 days. The balanced outcomes suggest either lower-intensity charges or prosecution strategies focused on resolution rather than maximum sentences.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Indian River County makes it in front of a judge. Of 196 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.7% — 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 — 47.2% of 36 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 36 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 | 35 | 3.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 20 | 4.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Indian River County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (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 | 25 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 11 | 63.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 46 | 56.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 36 | 47.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 56 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 30 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 12 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
| NULL | NULL | 3 |
Related Charges in Indian River County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 954 | 81.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 556 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 358 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 336 | 82.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 259 | 78.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 227 | 81.5% | 1.3% |
| Battery | 204 | 58.8% | 4.9% |
| Trespassing | 163 | 84.0% | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Indian River County?
The guilty rate is 47.2% based on 36 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Indian River County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.6% 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 Indian River County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $326 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Indian River County, Florida (2025). Based on 36 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/indian-river
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Indian River 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 · 36 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com