DUI in Glades County, Florida
Glades County prosecutes DUI cases with stark finality. Of 35 cases, 97.1 percent resulted in guilty verdicts with zero dismissals and zero acquittals—outcomes far more definitive than the statewide pattern, where 1.4 percent of DUI cases are dismissed. The county also records no adjudications withheld, meaning convictions carry permanent consequences on defendants' records. Only 2.9 percent accessed diversion programs, slightly below the statewide average of 2.2 percent, suggesting limited pathways to avoid conviction through alternative resolution.
Sentences reflect this conviction-heavy approach. The median sentence ran 60 days, while average probation lasted 250 days. About 14 percent of defendants received jail time, and fines averaged $984. Representation was split evenly between public defenders and private attorneys, each appearing in roughly 26 percent of cases, indicating comparable access to counsel across both systems.
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Request a formal review hearing with the DMV (DHSMV) to challenge your license suspension. Missing this deadline means an automatic suspension.
Arraignment. Charges are formally presented. Pre-trial diversion may be offered.
Pre-trial period. Your attorney negotiates with the State Attorney's office. A portion of DUI cases in Glades County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Glades County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Outcome Breakdown
Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 5 | 3.5 months |
Counsel Analysis
Demographics
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 | 31 | 96.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
| 2024 | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 months |
| 2025 | 20 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 23 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
| Misdemeanor | Not Applicable | 5 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Glades County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 584 | 58.0% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 143 | 67.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 112 | 54.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 63 | 60.3% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 62 | 85.5% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 54 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 48 | 70.8% | 0.0% |
| Hit and Run | 23 | 69.6% | 0.0% |
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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 · 35 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026