Robbery in Suwannee County, Florida

Robbery prosecutions in Suwannee County result in conviction at notably high rates. Of the 11 cases handled, 81.8 percent resulted in guilty verdicts, while 9.1 percent ended with adjudication withheld. This leaves zero dismissals—a stark contrast to the statewide dismissal rate of 1.5 percent. The county also shows no use of diversion programs, where the state average is 1.2 percent. These outcomes reflect a prosecution approach heavily weighted toward securing convictions on robbery charges, with little room for case reduction or alternative resolution paths.

Sentencing in Suwannee County robbery cases is severe. Nearly two-thirds of defendants received prison time, with an average sentence of over 11 years and a median of roughly 10.5 years. Probation averaged nearly 8.7 years when imposed. Most defendants—54.5 percent—were represented by public defenders, while only 18.2 percent retained private counsel. The average fine imposed was $1,250. These figures indicate that robbery defendants in this county typically face incarceration and extended community supervision.