Sex Offense in Glades County, Florida

Sex offense cases in Glades County result in guilty verdicts at an exceptionally high rate of 92.9 percent, with no dismissals, diversions, or adjudications withheld. This contrasts sharply with statewide patterns: Florida averages a 2.6 percent dismissal rate for sex offenses, meaning Glades County sex offense defendants face zero dismissals compared to the state baseline. The county also records no cases diverted to pre-trial programs, while statewide 1.4 percent of sex offense cases are diverted. The single acquittal in the dataset represents the only non-guilty outcome. These numbers reflect how the State Attorney's office in the judicial circuit covering Glades County prioritizes prosecution to conviction in sex offense cases.

Defendants convicted of sex offenses in Glades County face substantial incarceration: 78.6 percent receive prison time, with an average sentence of 3,694 days and a median of 3,881 days. Probation terms average 1,785 days. The county's legal representation shows 14.3 percent of defendants used private attorneys while 7.1 percent had public defenders, suggesting limited public defender resources for this caseload despite high conviction rates.

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14
Total Cases
92.9%
Guilty Rate
0.0%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
10.1 years
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
92.9% (13)
Withheld
0.0% (0)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
7.1% (1)

Sentencing Breakdown

10.1 years
Avg Sentence
10.6 years
Median Sentence
4.9 years
Avg Probation
78.6%
Prison Rate
0.0%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 11 10.1 years

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 13 92.3% 0.0%

Age Distribution

7.1%
Under 21
0.0%
21-29
71.4%
30-39
0.0%
40-49
21.4%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 10
Felony Life 2
Felony Second Degree 2

Related Charges in Glades County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 584 58.0% 0.0%
Drug Possession 143 67.8% 0.0%
Other 112 54.5% 0.0%
Battery 63 60.3% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 62 85.5% 0.0%
Trespassing 54 77.8% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 48 70.8% 0.0%
DUI 35 97.1% 0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Sex Offense in Glades County?
The guilty rate is 92.9% based on 14 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Sex Offense in Glades County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Sex Offense in Glades County?
The average sentence is 10.1 years.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
7.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.3% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Glades 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 · 14 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026