Assault in Martin County, Florida
45 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Martin County convicted 68.9% of assault defendants, below the statewide average. Withheld adjudication was granted in 26.7% of cases, the highest among assault counties and above the statewide 22.2% rate. No diversion program was used. Dismissals occurred in 2.2% of cases, slightly below the statewide 2.4% average.
Martin County imposed the longest median sentence among assault jurisdictions at 913 days, with average sentences reaching 1,159 days. Despite higher withheld rates, when convicted, Martin defendants faced severe confinement: 24.4% received prison time and 20% received jail sentences. Private attorney representation was dominant at 57.8%, indicating a substantially wealthier defendant population than other counties examined.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 170 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.2% — 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 — 68.9% of 45 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 45 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 | 30 | 6.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 27 | 4.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Martin County.
Counsel Analysis (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 | 42 | 69.0% | 2.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 81.4% | 2.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 36 | 63.9% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| 2025 | 45 | 68.9% | 2.2% | 3.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 59 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 34 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 16 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 15 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 68.9% based on 45 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.7% 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 Martin County?
The average sentence is 3.2 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
33.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 57.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 45 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 45 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com