Forgery in Suwannee County, Florida
Forgery prosecutions in Suwannee County result in conviction at rates that far exceed state patterns. Of 30 cases, 93.3% ended in guilty verdicts compared to a statewide guilty rate of roughly 74.8%, with only a 3.3% adjudication withheld rate against a statewide average of 22.2%. The county recorded zero dismissals, zero diversions, and zero acquittals—a stark contrast to statewide averages showing 2% dismissals and 9.1% diversion placements. This prosecutorial approach suggests the State Attorney's office in Suwannee's judicial circuit treats forgery as a serious offense with limited tolerance for alternative outcomes.
Sentences reflect this conviction-heavy posture. Defendants faced an average of 753 days in sentence length with a median near 731 days, coupled with nearly 1,826 days of probation on average. Forty-three percent received prison time and 10% received jail time, while 23.3% were represented by public defenders. Fines averaged $12,800, indicating financial penalties typically accompany custodial sentences in this county's forgery cases.
0.0% of Forgery cases in Suwannee County are dismissed, and 3.3% receive adjudication withheld. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 2.5 years |
| County Jail | 3 | 2.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| 2024 | 6 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 6.1 months |
| 2025 | 19 | 94.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 24 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Suwannee County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,047 | 90.4% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 588 | 86.6% | 0.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 203 | 93.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 155 | 91.6% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 124 | 83.9% | 3.2% |
| Other | 119 | 82.4% | 0.8% |
| DUI | 118 | 98.3% | 0.8% |
| Sex Offense | 118 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
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About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Suwannee 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 · 30 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026