Assault in Okeechobee County, Florida
30 cases (2025) · Okeechobee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Okeechobee County dismissed or acquitted assault charges in 20% of cases—dismissals alone at 13.3% were more than five times the statewide 2.4% rate. Only 56.7% of charges resulted in conviction, the lowest among assault counties, while 23.3% received withheld adjudication. No diversion program was used. Okeechobee's approach appears substantially more favorable to defendants than the statewide pattern.
Despite lower conviction rates, Okeechobee imposed severe sentences on those convicted. The median sentence was 1,050 days and average reached 1,201 days. Prison confinement affected 30% of defendants and jail 16.7%. The combination of higher dismissal rates with longer sentences for those convicted suggests Okeechobee prosecutes fewer but more serious assault cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Okeechobee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 89 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.2% — 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 — 56.7% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 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 | 26 | 6.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 18 | 4.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Okeechobee 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 | 50 | 64.0% | 6.0% |
| Black | 11 | 18.2% | 9.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 64.0% | 0.0% | 11.7 months |
| 2024 | 26 | 61.5% | 3.8% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2025 | 30 | 56.7% | 13.3% | 3.3 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 42 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 17 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 9 |
Related Charges in Okeechobee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 506 | 61.7% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 314 | 76.1% | 8.3% |
| Other | 221 | 58.8% | 17.2% |
| Contempt of Court | 137 | 12.4% | 87.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 137 | 85.4% | 1.5% |
| Battery | 131 | 75.6% | 8.4% |
| DUI | 98 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 87 | 81.6% | 6.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Okeechobee County?
The guilty rate is 56.7% based on 30 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Okeechobee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.3% 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 Okeechobee County?
The average sentence is 3.3 years, with an average fine of $1,750 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Okeechobee County, Florida (2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/okeechobee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okeechobee 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 · 30 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com