Assault in Monroe County, Florida
56 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County recorded guilty verdicts in 66% of assault cases, with 23% receiving withheld adjudications—matching the statewide pattern. Diversion completions occurred in 5%, also close to statewide norms, but the county recorded zero dismissals. This mix suggests moderate prosecution intensity relative to other counties, with rehabilitative outcomes available for some defendants.
Sentences were notably short: median of just 80 days in confinement. Prison was used in 18% of convictions, jail in 23%. Remarkably, 61% of defendants retained private counsel rather than relying on public defenders, indicating either income diversity in the charged population or different representation patterns than other counties.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
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 — 66.1% of 56 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 56 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 | 44 | 2.7 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 66.1% based on 56 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.2% 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 Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
32.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 60.7% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 43 | 74.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 64.1% | 2.6% | 4.1 months |
| 2024 | 35 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
| 2025 | 56 | 66.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 69 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 35 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 26 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 56 public court records; last updated September 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 · 56 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com