Robbery in Alachua County, Florida
40 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, robbery prosecutions in Alachua County resulted in conviction in 90% of cases, with only 2.5% dismissed and no withheld adjudications. The dismissal rate slightly exceeded the statewide average of 1.7%, while the withheld rate of 0% fell well below Florida's statewide 8%, indicating Alachua's State Attorney pursues stronger outcomes. The county had no diversion programs for robbery defendants.
Sentences were severe. The average prison term was 2,895 days (nearly eight years), with 80% of defendants receiving prison confinement. Public defenders handled 40% of cases, slightly more than private counsel at 10%, leaving a notable portion with other representation arrangements.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 152 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.2% — below the 43.4% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 90.0% of 40 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 40 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 116 | 13.0 years |
| County Jail | 3 | 8.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Alachua County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2025)
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 | 33 | 93.9% | 3.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 6.7 years |
| 2024 | 61 | 90.2% | 4.9% | 19.0 years |
| 2025 | 40 | 90.0% | 2.5% | 7.9 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 62 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 37 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 24 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 11 |
| Felony | Life | 2 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 90.0% based on 40 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% of cases (2025). 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 Robbery in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 7.9 years, with an average fine of $143 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 40 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua 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 · 40 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com