Assault in Indian River County, Florida
32 cases (2025) · Indian River County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, assault cases in Indian River County resulted in guilty verdicts for 56% of defendants, with withheld adjudications in 31%—well above the statewide average of 22%. Zero cases were dismissed, and only 3% completed diversion. Withheld adjudication is a distinctive Florida outcome: the judge finds guilt but withholds formal adjudication, so the conviction does not appear on the defendant's record. The high share of withheld outcomes in this county suggests a more rehabilitative approach than dismissal.
Sentences were relatively light: median of six months in confinement, averaging 427 days. Prison was imposed in 16% of cases and jail in 31%. Probation averaged two years.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
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 — 56.2% of 32 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 32 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 35 | 3.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 21 | 3.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Indian River County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Indian River County?
The guilty rate is 56.2% based on 32 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Indian River County?
Adjudication is withheld in 31.2% 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, 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).
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 | 23 | 47.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 46 | 56.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 32 | 56.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 52 |
| 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 | 953 | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 536 | 79.3% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 360 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 333 | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 257 | 78.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 225 | 82.7% | 1.3% |
| Battery | 199 | 60.3% | 5.0% |
| Trespassing | 162 | 84.6% | 1.2% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Indian River County, Florida (2025). Based on 32 public court records; last updated September 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 · 32 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com