Battery in Escambia County, Florida

2,484
Total Cases
61.5%
Guilty Rate
14.1%
Withheld Rate
12.7%
Dismissal Rate
2.7 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 2,484 Battery cases in Escambia County (2023-2025), 61.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 14.1% had adjudication withheld, and 12.7% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $647.91. 1.4% of defendants retained private counsel while 7.2% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
61.5% (1,527)
Withheld
14.1% (350)
Diversion
6.7% (167)
Dismissed
12.7% (315)
Acquitted
2.5% (61)

Sentencing Breakdown

2.7 years
Avg Sentence
6.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 9 months
Avg Probation
$647.91
Avg Fine
5.0%
Prison Rate
20.6%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 511 6.6 months
State Prison Facility 123 11.8 years
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 2 3.0 years

Counsel Analysis

1,077
Self or Unrepresented
63.9% guilty · 6.6% dismissed
1,005
Other
62.8% guilty · 15.6% dismissed
178
Public Defender
61.8% guilty · 6.2% dismissed
35
Private Attorney
14.3% guilty · 65.7% dismissed
34
Conflict Counsel
79.4% guilty · 5.9% 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 1,282 60.2% 14.3%
Black 1,121 64.1% 9.6%
Asian 13 53.8% 15.4%

Age Distribution

7.5%
Under 21
27.8%
21-29
30.5%
30-39
19.5%
40-49
9.7%
50-59
5.1%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 825 62.9% 17.2% 1 year, 10 months
2024 701 69.9% 7.0% 12.0 months
2025 958 54.1% 12.9% 4.0 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
NULL NULL 1,074
Misdemeanor First Degree 923
Felony Third Degree 418
Felony Second Degree 41
Felony First Degree 27
Felony Life 1

Related Charges in Escambia County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 8,937 54.7% 16.0%
Drug Possession 6,479 74.5% 4.8%
Larceny / Theft 5,240 70.7% 6.8%
Other 4,132 36.0% 5.9%
Trespassing 1,919 84.7% 5.5%
Resisting Officer 1,700 77.1% 6.4%
Fraud 1,552 52.1% 26.3%
DUI 1,374 90.6% 6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Battery in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 61.5% based on 2,484 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.1% 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 Escambia County?
The average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $647.91.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
7.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.4% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 2,484 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026