Assault in St. Lucie County, Florida
104 cases (2025) · St. Lucie County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Lucie County charged 104 assault cases and secured guilty verdicts in 61%, with 17% resulting in withheld adjudications. Dismissals occurred in 9%—notably higher than the statewide average of 2.5%—suggesting St. Lucie's State Attorney declines or loses a meaningful share of cases. Diversion rates, at 3%, fell below statewide norms of 5%.
Among those convicted or withheld, median sentences reached two years, longer than most other 2025 counties. Prison time was imposed in 28% of cases, jail in 24%. Average fines of $525 were among the highest observed. Public defenders represented 44% of defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in St. Lucie County makes it in front of a judge. Of 350 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 36.6% — 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 — 60.6% of 104 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 104 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 72 | 5.6 years |
| County Jail | 65 | 4.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in St. Lucie County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 60.6% based on 104 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.3% 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 St. Lucie County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.3 years, with an average fine of $525 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.9% 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 | 45 | 51.1% | 11.1% |
| Black | 41 | 68.3% | 9.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78 | 65.4% | 17.9% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 76 | 60.5% | 7.9% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 104 | 60.6% | 8.7% | 4.3 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 158 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 64 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 21 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 15 |
Related Charges in St. Lucie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,395 | 71.0% | 10.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 759 | 80.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 586 | 54.4% | 11.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 619 | 76.6% | 3.2% |
| DUI | 584 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Other | 568 | 82.9% | 4.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 382 | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Fraud | 326 | 70.9% | 4.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in St. Lucie County, Florida (2025). Based on 104 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/st-lucie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 104 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com