Assault in Monroe County, Florida
54 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County handled 54 assault cases with a 63% guilty rate and adjudication withheld in 25.9% of cases—notably higher than the 22.2% statewide average. No dismissals were recorded, though 1.9% of cases resulted in acquittal, suggesting trials occurred despite the county's overall push toward resolution.
Sentences are notably lighter here, with a median of 100 days and an average of 471 days. Prison confinement is used in only 18.5% of cases, with jail in 22.2%, indicating shorter-term custody approaches. Notably, 63% of defendants had private attorneys—the highest rate observed—suggesting either greater defendant resources or more complex cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 121 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 39.7% — 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 — 63.0% of 54 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 54 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 | 42 | 2.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 14 | 2.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Monroe 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 | 41 | 70.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 61.5% | 2.6% | 3.9 months |
| 2024 | 35 | 74.3% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
| 2025 | 54 | 63.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 69 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 34 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 25 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 985 | 37.0% | 0.3% |
| Other | 730 | 54.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 551 | 52.5% | 1.3% |
| Trespassing | 311 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 272 | 63.6% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.7% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 223 | 52.0% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 63.0% based on 54 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 25.9% 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 Monroe County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 63.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 54 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 54 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com