Domestic Violence in Osceola County, Florida
12 cases (2023-2025) · Osceola County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Domestic violence cases in Osceola County show split outcomes: 41.7% guilty findings and 41.7% withheld adjudication, both above statewide rates for this serious charge. No cases result in dismissal despite 1.5% statewide, indicating vigorous prosecution. Diversion at 8.3% is slightly below statewide 11.4%. The balanced guilty-withheld split reflects judicial caution with intimate partner cases.
Sentences are substantially longer than misdemeanors: average 402.9 days, median 156 days, with probation over 1,000 days—nearly three years. Incarceration is common, with 66.7% receiving jail time and 8.3% prison. The small sample (12 cases) limits conclusions, but the long sentences and high incarceration reflect courts' seriousness toward domestic violence, treating it as warranting lengthy supervision.
Figures cover 12 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 — 41.7% of 12 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 8 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 7.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Domestic Violence sentencing in Osceola County.
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 12 |
Related Charges in Osceola County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,555 | 57.5% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 787 | 64.3% | 2.8% |
| Drug Possession | 601 | 75.5% | 1.8% |
| DUI | 462 | 80.3% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 423 | 54.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 316 | 60.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 346 | 74.6% | 3.5% |
| Trespassing | 288 | 68.1% | 11.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Domestic Violence in Osceola County?
The guilty rate is 41.7% based on 12 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Domestic Violence in Osceola County?
Adjudication is withheld in 41.7% 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 Domestic Violence in Osceola County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 1 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Domestic Violence in Osceola County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 12 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/domestic-violence/osceola
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Osceola 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 · 12 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com