Robbery in Duval County, Florida
163 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, 163 robbery cases were prosecuted in Duval County with severe outcomes. The 93.9% guilty rate was exceptionally high, with no dismissals and no diversion programming available. This conviction rate vastly exceeded the statewide 1.7% dismissal average, indicating robust prosecution with very limited pretrial resolution options. Only 4.9% of cases resulted in adjudication withheld, so the vast majority of defendants in Duval carried formal robbery convictions.
Sentences reflected the charge's severity. The average prison sentence exceeded 29 years, with a median of about 5 years, and 81.0% of convicted defendants received prison time. Probation averaged over 3 years when imposed. Notably, 51.5% of defendants retained private counsel and 47.9% relied on public defenders, a relatively balanced split suggesting economic diversity among those charged. Few robbery defendants escaped incarceration in Duval.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 198 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.7% — 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 — 93.9% of 163 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 163 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 | 404 | 18.2 years |
| County Jail | 37 | 10.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Duval County.
Counsel Analysis (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 | 141 | 92.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 19 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 147 | 91.8% | 0.0% | 11.3 years |
| 2024 | 192 | 92.2% | 0.0% | 10.4 years |
| 2025 | 163 | 93.9% | 0.0% | 28.8 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 278 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 149 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 65 |
| Felony | Life | 10 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 93.9% based on 163 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.9% 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 Duval County?
The average sentence is 28.8 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
47.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 51.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 163 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 163 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com