Forgery in Gilchrist County, Florida

Forgery prosecutions in Gilchrist County result in conviction at notably high rates. The 82.4% guilty verdict rate stands well above the statewide average, and the county's 11.8% adjudication withheld rate falls significantly below Florida's 22.2% statewide average for this charge. The county recorded zero dismissals and zero acquittals across its 17 forgery cases, compared to a 2.0% statewide dismissal rate. This pattern suggests the Gilchrist County State Attorney pursues forgery cases aggressively and successfully, with limited outcomes that spare defendants formal conviction records.

When forgery defendants in Gilchrist County do face sentencing, they receive an average of 244 days in jail alongside substantial probation periods averaging nearly 4.5 years. Only about one in four defendants used a public defender, indicating the sample included some privately represented defendants. The county's diversion rate of 5.9% falls below the statewide 9.1%, meaning few forgery defendants avoided conviction through pre-trial programming in Gilchrist County.

0.0% of Forgery cases in Gilchrist County are dismissed, and 11.8% receive adjudication withheld. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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17
Total Cases
82.4%
Guilty Rate
11.8%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
8.1 months
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
82.4% (14)
Withheld
11.8% (2)
Diversion
5.9% (1)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

8.1 months
Avg Sentence
8.2 months
Median Sentence
4.5 years
Avg Probation
0.0%
Prison Rate
23.5%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 4 8.1 months

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 15 86.7% 0.0%

Age Distribution

5.9%
Under 21
11.8%
21-29
23.5%
30-39
11.8%
40-49
0.0%
50-59
47.1%
60+

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 16
Felony Second Degree 1

Related Charges in Gilchrist County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 326 63.2% 0.0%
Drug Possession 259 72.2% 0.0%
Other 110 67.3% 0.9%
Battery 98 61.2% 3.1%
DUI 71 88.7% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 66 81.8% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 53 84.9% 0.0%
Trespassing 49 73.5% 0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Gilchrist County?
The guilty rate is 82.4% based on 17 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Gilchrist County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.8% 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 Forgery in Gilchrist County?
The average sentence is 8.1 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
23.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gilchrist 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 · 17 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026