Assault in Orange County, Florida
323 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Orange County resolved 324 assault cases with an unusually high dismissal rate. At 4.9%, the dismissal rate was more than double the statewide average of 2.4%, indicating a prosecutorial or judicial tendency toward exoneration or nolle prosequi. Withheld adjudications accounted for 30.2% of outcomes—well above the statewide average of 22.2%—while diversion was less common at 2.5% compared to the statewide average of 5.2%. Guilty verdicts occurred in 49.1% of cases, with acquittals in 4.0%.
Sentenced defendants faced relatively brief average sentences of 355 days with a median of 60 days. However, jail confinement was the predominant sanction, affecting 53.1% of those sentenced, while prison sentences occurred in 12.7% of cases. The average fine was $303. Representation was heavily tilted toward public defenders at 60.5%, with only 26.9% represented by private counsel.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 744 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 82.3% — above 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 — 48.9% of 323 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 323 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 | 417 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 121 | 3.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Orange County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 48.9% based on 323 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.7% 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 Orange County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 11.4 months, with an average fine of $303 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
59.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 168 | 53.0% | 3.6% |
| White | 148 | 45.3% | 6.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 235 | 46.4% | 4.3% | 11.5 months |
| 2024 | 251 | 51.4% | 9.2% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 323 | 48.9% | 5.0% | 11.4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 564 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 165 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 58 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 22 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,244 | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,283 | 65.4% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,003 | 56.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,532 | 38.0% | 8.6% |
| DUI | 1,390 | 56.0% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,249 | 59.0% | 8.8% |
| Battery | 1,319 | 44.7% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,182 | 56.9% | 4.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 323 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 323 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com