Battery in Bay County, Florida

3,286
Total Cases
64.0%
Guilty Rate
11.1%
Withheld Rate
2.9%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 3,286 Battery cases in Bay County (2023-2025), 64.0% resulted in a guilty finding, 11.1% had adjudication withheld, and 2.9% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $521.57. 5.3% of defendants retained private counsel while 22.4% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
64.0% (2,102)
Withheld
11.1% (364)
Diversion
19.6% (643)
Dismissed
2.9% (96)
Acquitted
0.6% (19)

Sentencing Breakdown

1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence
4.1 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 12 months
Avg Probation
$521.57
Avg Fine
11.9%
Prison Rate
25.0%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 820 3.8 months
State Prison Facility 390 3.1 years

Counsel Analysis

735
Public Defender
66.7% guilty · 1.6% dismissed
174
Private Attorney
55.7% guilty · 4.0% dismissed
103
Self or Unrepresented
58.3% guilty · 1.0% dismissed
41
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
85.4% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 2,151 62.7% 2.9%
Black 1,001 68.2% 3.3%
Asian 19 31.6% 0.0%

Age Distribution

7.9%
Under 21
25.8%
21-29
29.6%
30-39
22.0%
40-49
10.0%
50-59
4.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 1,165 68.4% 2.7% 1 year, 2 months
2024 1,059 59.4% 4.2% 1 year, 3 months
2025 1,062 63.7% 2.0% 1 year, 4 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 2,211
Felony Third Degree 961
Felony Second Degree 92
Felony First Degree 14
NULL NULL 8

Related Charges in Bay County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 10,278 68.5% 1.3%
Traffic Offense 7,784 49.0% 0.6%
Other 4,574 38.9% 1.6%
Larceny / Theft 3,746 63.0% 1.7%
DUI 2,034 97.3% 1.3%
Resisting Officer 2,002 70.1% 1.9%
Fraud 1,750 53.4% 1.5%
Trespassing 1,671 80.7% 1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Battery in Bay County?
The guilty rate is 64.0% based on 3,286 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Bay County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.1% of cases. 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 Battery in Bay County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $521.57.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
22.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.3% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bay 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 · 3,286 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026