Battery in Levy County, Florida
70 cases (2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Levy County battery cases resulted in conviction or withheld adjudication in 95.7 percent of cases, the second-highest outcome rate in the dataset. Guilty verdicts accounted for 81.4 percent, with withheld adjudication in another 14.3 percent. Notably, no cases were dismissed—well below the statewide dismissal rate of 2.8 percent—and diversion was minimal at 4.3 percent versus 10.2 percent statewide.
Sentences were substantial: a median of 223 days and an average of 463 days. Nearly half of convicted defendants were jailed (48.6%), while 15.7 percent received prison sentences. Average probation of 769 days extended supervision for over two years. The county imposed the lowest average fine ($52) in the battery dataset, suggesting minimal financial penalties. Public defenders represented 64.3 percent of defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 289 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 32.2% — 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 — 81.4% of 70 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 70 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 | 111 | 6.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 38 | 4.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Levy County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (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 | 50 | 84.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 84.4% | 1.1% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 59 | 74.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 124 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 78 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 14 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 75 (2023-2025) | 84.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 81.4% based on 70 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.3% 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 Levy County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $52 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Levy County, Florida (2025). Based on 70 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 70 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com