DUI in Hendry County, Florida
76 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hendry County handled 76 DUI cases with a 100% guilty rate and no dismissals, diversions, or withheld adjudications. This represents the most restrictive outcome profile among DUI counties, with neither diversion (2.1% statewide) nor dismissals (1.4% statewide) employed. The uniform conviction outcome indicates a prosecution-first approach in this rural circuit.
Sentencing remained proportionate to DUI charges. Average sentences were 124 days with a median of just 27 days, and only 1.3% received prison time. Jail sentences accounted for 14.5%. Probation averaged 310 days and fines $1,152. Public defenders represented 42.1% of cases, indicating substantial representation of indigent defendants.
Where You Are in the Process
Exhibit · DUI case process
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 Hendry County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Hendry County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every DUI charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 388 prosecutor decisions on DUI charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 41.8% — above the 15.3% 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 — 100.0% of 76 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 76 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 | 51 | 3.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 3.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: DUI sentencing in Hendry 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 | 45 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 98.9% | 0.0% | 7.8 months |
| 2024 | 93 | 95.7% | 3.2% | 1.7 months |
| 2025 | 76 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 253 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 10 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for DUI in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 100.0% based on 76 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for DUI in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 DUI in Hendry County?
The average sentence is 4.1 months, with an average fine of $1,152 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
42.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 34.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 76 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/dui/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 76 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com