Battery in Wakulla County, Florida
64 cases (2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Wakulla County's battery prosecutions showed the most dismissal-heavy profile among Florida counties. Dismissals reached 14.1 percent—five times the 2.8 percent statewide average—representing the highest dismissal rate observed across all examined counties. However, no cases were diverted into pre-trial programs (0 percent) compared to the 10.2 percent statewide rate, suggesting Wakulla either resolved disputes informally or proceeded directly to court. Adjudication withheld reached 21.9 percent, above statewide norms. With 54.7 percent guilty verdicts, Wakulla's prosecution showed lower conviction certainty than most counties.
Sentencing was notably lenient. Median jail sentences of just 60 days centered outcomes, averaging 262.5 days overall. Prison confinement affected only 6.2 percent of defendants, among the lowest rates statewide, while 48.4 percent received jail time. Fines averaged $604. Public defenders represented 53.1 percent of defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 148 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 25.0% — 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 — 54.7% of 64 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 64 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 | 87 | 5.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Wakulla 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 | 49 | 49.0% | 16.3% |
| Black | 13 | 84.6% | 7.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 50.0% | 13.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 60 | 65.0% | 10.0% | 7.4 months |
| 2025 | 64 | 54.7% | 14.1% | 8.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 92 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 54 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.2% | 3.0% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
| Trespassing | 72 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 6.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 54.7% based on 64 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.9% 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 Wakulla County?
The average sentence is 8.7 months, with an average fine of $604 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Wakulla County, Florida (2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 64 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com