Battery in Glades County, Florida
62 cases (2023-2025) · Glades County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Glades County's 61.3% guilty rate paired with 22.6% withheld adjudication (above statewide 18.0%) shows aggressive prosecution by the State Attorney's office. Zero dismissals contrast sharply with statewide 2.9%, indicating this circuit's prosecutor pursues convictions relentlessly. Withheld adjudication is the primary pathway for defendants to avoid permanent conviction records, though they still face sentencing.
Average sentences of 960 days are substantial, with 19.4% serving prison time. Nearly half of defendants (45.2%) rely on public defenders, limiting their ability to mount complex defenses. Only 32.3% can afford private counsel.
Figures cover 62 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 61.3% of 62 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 62 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 12 | 3.8 years |
| County Jail | 6 | 4.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Glades County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 42 | 64.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| 2024 | 24 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 11 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 41 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 12 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 8 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Glades County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 220 | 59.5% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 30 | 86.7% | 0.0% |
| Other | 113 (2023-2025) | 54.9% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 61 (2023-2025) | 85.2% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 54 (2023-2025) | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 48 (2023-2025) | 70.8% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 35 (2023-2025) | 97.1% | 0.0% |
| Hit and Run | 23 (2023-2025) | 69.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Glades County?
The guilty rate is 61.3% based on 62 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Glades County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.6% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Glades County?
The average sentence is 2.6 years, with an average fine of $260 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
45.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 32.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Glades County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 62 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/glades
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Glades 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 · 62 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com