Assault in Nassau County, Florida
64 cases (2023-2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Assault cases in Nassau County resolve very differently than statewide patterns. The county's withheld adjudication rate of 35.9 percent far exceeds the statewide average of 21.9 percent, meaning defendants here are significantly more likely to avoid a formal conviction even when guilt is found. Conversely, Nassau County's dismissal rate of 1.6 percent runs below the statewide average of 2.6 percent, and the county uses pretrial diversion at zero percent compared to 4.8 percent statewide. This suggests the Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney prioritizes adjudicated outcomes—whether guilty verdicts or withheld adjudications—over early case resolution through dismissal or diversion programs.
Sentencing in Nassau County reflects moderate incarceration. About 18.8 percent of defendants receive prison sentences and 15.6 percent receive jail time, with an average sentence of 669.7 days when confinement occurs. Probation averages 821 days, and fines average $1,500. Nearly half of defendants (48.4 percent) were represented by public defenders, while 23.4 percent hired private attorneys, indicating limited resources among the accused population in this county.
Figures cover 64 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 Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 66 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 21.2% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 56.2% of 64 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 64 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 | 12 | 2.9 years |
| County Jail | 10 | 6.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Nassau 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 | 53 | 56.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 11 | 54.5% | 9.1% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 78.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 24 | 54.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 21 | 38.1% | 4.8% | 2.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 34 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 20 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 8 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 56.2% based on 64 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 35.9% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $1,500 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.4% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Nassau County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 64 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com