Battery in Gadsden County, Florida

79
Total Cases
59.5%
Guilty Rate
10.1%
Withheld Rate
21.5%
Dismissal Rate
0 days
Avg Sentence

Based on 79 Battery cases in Gadsden County (2023-2025), 59.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 10.1% had adjudication withheld, and 21.5% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 0 days. 5.1% of defendants retained private counsel while 70.9% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
59.5% (47)
Withheld
10.1% (8)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
21.5% (17)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Counsel Analysis

56
Public Defender
58.9% guilty · 26.8% dismissed
10
Other
50.0% guilty · 20.0% dismissed
5
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
100.0% 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
Black 73 58.9% 23.3%

Age Distribution

6.3%
Under 21
29.1%
21-29
26.6%
30-39
26.6%
40-49
8.9%
50-59
2.5%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 45 64.4% 15.6% 0 days
2024 30 56.7% 33.3% 0 days

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 45
Felony Third Degree 28
Felony Second Degree 5
Felony First Degree 1

Related Charges in Gadsden County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 140 47.1% 11.4%
Drug Possession 104 65.4% 3.8%
Trespassing 89 37.1% 53.9%
Larceny / Theft 63 46.0% 30.2%
Resisting Officer 58 55.2% 20.7%
Other 41 53.7% 7.3%
Fraud 24 83.3% 4.2%
Disorderly Conduct 19 57.9% 21.1%

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21.5% of Battery cases in Gadsden County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Battery in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 59.5% based on 79 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.1% 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 Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
70.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.1% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 79 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026