Other in Holmes County, Florida

Holmes County prosecutes "Other" charges with notably high conviction rates and infrequent dismissals. Of 266 cases, 83.1 percent resulted in guilty verdicts compared to a statewide guilty rate not specified, while dismissals occurred in just 3.4 percent of cases—significantly below the statewide average of 8.6 percent. Adjudication withheld, which allows defendants to avoid a formal conviction record, happened in 12.8 percent of cases versus the statewide average of 18.8 percent. Diversion programs, which offer alternatives to conviction through program completion, were used in fewer than 1 percent of cases, well below the statewide rate of 8.8 percent.

Sentencing reflects the severity of outcomes in this county. Defendants faced an average sentence of 752.5 days and median of 409 days, with probation averaging 1,090 days. Over half of defendants received either prison (27.1 percent) or jail confinement (25.9 percent). The median fine of $3,444 suggests financial penalties accompanied many sentences. Notably, 27.8 percent of defendants were represented by private attorneys while only 9.8 percent had public defenders, indicating that most defendants in these cases funded their own legal representation.

3.4% of Other cases in Holmes County are dismissed — below Florida's statewide average of 17.0%. Holmes County is tougher than typical on these cases, so the attorney you pick matters more here.

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266
Total Cases
83.1%
Guilty Rate
12.8%
Withheld Rate
3.4%
Dismissal Rate
2.1 years
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
83.1% (221)
Withheld
12.8% (34)
Diversion
0.8% (2)
Dismissed
3.4% (9)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

2.1 years
Avg Sentence
1 year, 1 months
Median Sentence
3.0 years
Avg Probation
$3,444
Avg Fine
27.1%
Prison Rate
25.9%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 72 3.7 years
County Jail 69 4.2 months

Counsel Analysis

74
Private Attorney
75.7% guilty · 6.8% dismissed
26
Public Defender
84.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
22
Self or Unrepresented
63.6% guilty · 9.1% dismissed

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 208 84.1% 2.9%
Black 41 90.2% 0.0%

Age Distribution

3.6%
Under 21
18.6%
21-29
28.9%
30-39
19.8%
40-49
10.7%
50-59
18.6%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 95 74.7% 7.4% 1 year, 3 months
2024 82 86.6% 1.2% 2.8 years
2025 89 88.8% 1.1% 2.6 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 108
Misdemeanor First Degree 52
Felony Second Degree 45
Misdemeanor Second Degree 43
Not Applicable Not Applicable 17
Felony First Degree 1

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%
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%
Sex Offense 70 100.0% 0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Other in Holmes County?
The guilty rate is 83.1% based on 266 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Holmes County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.8% 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 Other in Holmes County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $3,444.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
9.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.8% retain private counsel.

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