Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County, Florida

326
Total Cases
25.5%
Guilty Rate
0.3%
Withheld Rate
74.2%
Dismissal Rate
2.7 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 326 Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Hendry County (2023-2025), 25.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 0.3% had adjudication withheld, and 74.2% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.7 months, with an average fine of $250.00. 0.6% of defendants retained private counsel while 0.0% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
25.5% (83)
Withheld
0.3% (1)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
74.2% (242)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

2.7 months
Avg Sentence
1.4 months
Median Sentence
5.0 years
Avg Probation
$250.00
Avg Fine
0.6%
Prison Rate
16.3%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 53 1.8 months
State Prison Facility 2 2.3 years

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 144 23.6% 75.7%
Black 100 27.0% 73.0%

Age Distribution

8.6%
Under 21
28.5%
21-29
30.4%
30-39
17.5%
40-49
9.5%
50-59
5.5%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 111 29.7% 70.3% 3.3 months
2024 99 34.3% 64.6% 2.5 months
2025 116 13.8% 86.2% 1.1 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 323
Felony Second Degree 2
Felony Third Degree 1

Related Charges in Hendry County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 2,068 59.3% 0.1%
Drug Possession 1,140 73.3% 0.0%
Other 610 41.5% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 432 76.6% 1.2%
Larceny / Theft 415 66.7% 0.2%
Probation Violation 381 87.7% 11.8%
Battery 314 70.4% 1.0%
DUI 262 98.5% 0.8%

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74.2% of Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Hendry County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 25.5% based on 326 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.3% of cases. 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 Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County?
The average sentence is 2.7 months, with an average fine of $250.00.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.6% retain private counsel.

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 · 326 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026