Battery in Brevard County, Florida
315 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Brevard County convicted 62.5% of battery defendants. Withheld adjudication was granted in 24.1%, the highest rate for battery and exceeding the statewide 17.9%. Diversion resolved 6% of cases, below statewide average. Dismissals occurred in just 1.3% of cases, below the statewide 2.8% rate. Brevard's outcomes weighted heavily toward conviction or withheld adjudication.
Brevard imposed moderate sentences: 303-day average and 90-day median, among the shortest for battery. Jail confinement was the primary penalty at 39.4%, while prison was rare at 5.4%—the lowest among battery counties examined. Public defenders represented 32.7% of defendants, with 14.9% privately represented. Brevard's profile suggests high-volume battery prosecution with moderate sentences and strong reliance on jail as the primary sanction.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 3,517 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.0% — below the 53.9% 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 — 62.5% of 315 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 315 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 | 382 | 3.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 63 | 4.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 340 | 57.4% | 1.5% | 10.6 months |
| 2024 | 409 | 60.1% | 3.7% | 10.8 months |
| 2025 | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% | 10.1 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 1,064 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 240 | 65.8% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 62.5% based on 315 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.1% 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 Battery in Brevard County?
The average sentence is 10.1 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
32.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 315 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 315 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com