Assault in Levy County, Florida
56 cases (2023-2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Assault cases in Levy County result in conviction at a striking rate: 87.5% of defendants are found guilty, with another 12.5% receiving adjudication withheld. This means zero cases are dismissed and none proceed to acquittal—a marked departure from statewide patterns where 2.6% of assault cases are dismissed and 21.9% result in withheld adjudication. Levy County's prosecution strategy reflects aggressive pursuit of assault charges with minimal case attrition, suggesting the State Attorney's office prioritizes conviction outcomes over diversion or early resolution.
Sentences handed down are substantial. The median sentence stretches 548 days, while the average climbs to 891 days—nearly two and a half years—with probation averaging over three years. Nearly half of convicted defendants (48.2%) receive prison time, and another third face jail confinement. Public defenders handle the majority of cases at 39.3%, compared to 8.9% with private counsel, indicating most defendants lack resources for private representation. The county imposed an average fine of $1,250 across cases.
Figures cover 56 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 Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 55 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.4% — 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 — 87.5% of 56 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 27 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 19 | 4.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Levy 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 | 39 | 87.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| 2024 | 15 | 93.3% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 16 | 81.2% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 39 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 5 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 87.5% based on 56 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.5% 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 Levy County?
The average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $1,250 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
39.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Levy County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 56 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 56 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com