Battery in Union County, Florida
30 cases (2025) · Union County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Union County convicted 83.3% of battery defendants with no dismissals or acquittals, contrasting sharply with the statewide dismissal rate of 2.8%. Adjudication was withheld in 13.3% of cases, below the statewide 17.9%. Diversion programs resolved only 3.3% of cases versus 10.2% statewide. These outcomes left defendants with few pathways outside conviction.
Defendants averaged 1,160-day sentences with 757 days of probation. One-third were sent to prison and 30% to jail, the highest incarceration rates observed. Most relied on public defenders.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 83.3% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 34 | 7.7 years |
| County Jail | 26 | 4.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Union County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 21 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 76.5% | 2.9% | 4.1 years |
| 2024 | 39 | 71.8% | 0.0% | 6.2 years |
| 2025 | 30 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 51 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 36 |
| Felony | First Degree | 9 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Union County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 87 | 87.4% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 71 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 59 | 50.8% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 34 | 73.5% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 30 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 31 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 30 (2023-2025) | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 29 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Union County?
The guilty rate is 83.3% based on 30 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Union County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.3% 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 Union County?
The average sentence is 3.2 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
70.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Union County, Florida (2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/union
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Union 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 · 30 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com