DUI in Holmes County, Florida
In Holmes County, DUI cases proceed to guilty verdicts with near-absolute certainty: all 44 prosecuted cases resulted in conviction, with zero dismissals, acquittals, or withheld adjudications. This 100 percent conviction rate stands sharply above statewide patterns, where dismissals occur in 1.4 percent of DUI cases and judges withhold adjudication in another 1.5 percent. The county also makes no use of diversion programs, which handle 2.2 percent of DUI cases statewide. This suggests Holmes County's State Attorney pursues DUI charges with minimal discretion to decline prosecution or negotiate alternative resolutions.
Sentences reflect this prosecution posture. The average sentence spans 106 days with a median of 90 days, paired with roughly one year of probation and a fine averaging $1,180. About one in five defendants served jail time. The data shows a notable split in legal representation: 45.5 percent retained private counsel while only 9.1 percent received a public defender, indicating most defendants were able to hire their own attorney rather than qualifying for state-appointed representation based on indigency.
0.0% of DUI cases in Holmes County are dismissed. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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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 Holmes County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Holmes County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Outcome Breakdown
Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 9 | 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 | 39 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.0 months |
| 2024 | 18 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months |
| 2025 | 13 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 24 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 18 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Holmes County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,072 | 85.5% | 0.6% |
| Traffic Offense | 435 | 72.0% | 0.5% |
| Other | 266 | 83.1% | 3.4% |
| Battery | 264 | 79.5% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 159 | 89.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 121 | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 117 | 83.8% | 1.7% |
| Drug Sale | 78 | 98.7% | 0.0% |
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About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Holmes 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 · 44 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026