Homicide in Baker County, Florida

In Baker County, homicide cases result in conviction at exceptionally high rates. Of the 11 cases processed, 81.8 percent ended in guilty verdicts and 18.2 percent resulted in adjudication withheld, meaning no case was dismissed or acquitted. This contrasts sharply with the statewide dismissal rate of 1.9 percent—Baker County has no homicide dismissals on record. The State Attorney's prosecution priorities in this circuit appear oriented toward securing convictions rather than filtering cases before trial, and judges are equally focused on guilt determinations.

Sentences in Baker County homicide cases are severe but inconsistent. While the median sentence spans just 372 days, the average stretches to 1,607 days due to several much longer terms, suggesting some cases involve significant prison time while others receive lighter confinement. Over half of defendants (54.5 percent) received prison sentences, with another 27.3 percent sent to jail. Public defenders represented 72.7 percent of defendants, indicating limited private counsel resources for those facing these charges. No diversion options were used.

0.0% of Homicide cases in Baker County are dismissed, and 18.2% receive adjudication withheld. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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11
Total Cases
81.8%
Guilty Rate
18.2%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
4.4 years
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
81.8% (9)
Withheld
18.2% (2)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

4.4 years
Avg Sentence
1 year
Median Sentence
4.6 years
Avg Probation
54.5%
Prison Rate
27.3%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 6 6.1 years
County Jail 3 0 year, 12 months

Counsel Analysis

8
Public Defender
75.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Age Distribution

18.2%
Under 21
45.5%
21-29
18.2%
30-39
18.2%
40-49
0.0%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 10
Felony First Degree 1

Related Charges in Baker County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 642 72.6% 0.0%
Traffic Offense 446 73.3% 0.9%
Battery 300 62.7% 0.0%
Other 168 74.4% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 146 80.8% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 141 82.3% 0.0%
Drug Sale 98 85.7% 0.0%
Trespassing 96 88.5% 0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Homicide in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 81.8% based on 11 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Homicide in Baker County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.2% 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 Homicide in Baker County?
The average sentence is 4.4 years.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
72.7% 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 Baker 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 · 11 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026