Robbery in Martin County, Florida

19 cases (2023-2025) · Martin County courts

Martin County prosecutes robbery with near-total punitiveness despite a small 19-case sample. The 84.2% guilty rate is high, and the 10.5% withheld rate exceeds the 7.6% statewide average. Critically, Martin County recorded zero dismissals and zero diversion cases versus statewide rates of 1.5% and 1.2% respectively. This all-or-nothing approach eliminates any exit short of conviction, distinguishing Martin County as uncompromising.

Convicted defendants face average sentences of 2,400 days with median 1,096 days. Prison is the dominant outcome for 68.4% of defendants; jail affects 10.5%. Public defenders represent 47.4% of cases, indicating economic disadvantage. The absence of diversion or dismissal pathways, combined with high prison rates, demonstrates how prosecution philosophy alone can eliminate alternatives and drive incarceration as the sole available outcome.

19
Total Cases (2023-2025)
84.2%
Guilty Rate
10.5%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 1.8% statewide, 2023-2025
6.6 years
Avg Sentence

Figures cover 19 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.

I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)

Guilty
84.2% (16)
Withheld
10.5% (2)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 84.2% of 19 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 19 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)

6.6 years
Avg Sentence
3.0 years
Median Sentence
4.8 years
Avg Probation
68.4%
Prison Rate
10.5%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 13 6.9 years
County Jail 2 1 year
9
Public Defender
88.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
7
Private Attorney
71.4% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 13 92.3% 0.0%
26.3%
Under 21
42.1%
21-29
21.1%
30-39
5.3%
40-49
5.3%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 9 88.9% 0.0% 7.3 years
2024 5 80.0% 0.0% 6.5 years
2025 5 80.0% 0.0% 3.8 years
Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 8
Felony Second Degree 5
Felony First Degree 3
Felony Life 2
Felony First Degree punishable by life 1
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 1,952 52.3% 0.3%
Drug Possession 960 61.0% 6.8%
Other 554 55.2% 22.0%
DUI 608 98.4% 0.8%
Larceny / Theft 344 83.7% 1.2%
Escape / Failure to Appear 359 42.3% 57.1%
Sex Offense 83 91.6% 1.2%
Resisting Officer 335 80.3% 2.4%
III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Martin County?

The guilty rate is 84.2% based on 19 cases (2023-2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Martin County?

Adjudication is withheld in 10.5% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Martin County?

The average sentence is 6.6 years (2023-2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

47.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 36.8% retain private counsel (2023-2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Martin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 19 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/martin

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 19 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com