Sex Offense in Levy County, Florida
73 cases (2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Levy County achieved the highest sex offense conviction rate in Florida, convicting defendants in 98.6% of cases. No cases were dismissed—against the statewide 2.8%—and withheld adjudications occurred in only 1.4%, far below the statewide 4.2%. No diversion programs were available, leaving few paths to avoid formal conviction.
Sentences averaged 2,649 days (7.3 years) with a median of 1,826 days (five years). Prison confinement applied to 60.3% of defendants. Only 2.7% of defendants retained private counsel, and 12.3% had public defenders, indicating a rural, lower-income defendant population with limited access to private representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Sex Offense charge in Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 109 prosecutor decisions on Sex Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 42.2% — above the 26.5% 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 — 98.6% of 73 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 73 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 | 54 | 7.8 years |
| County Jail | 4 | 5.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Sex Offense sentencing in Levy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 97.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.1 years |
| 2025 | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% | 7.3 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 56 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 25 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5 |
| Felony | Capital | 2 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 75 (2023-2025) | 84.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Sex Offense in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 98.6% based on 73 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Sex Offense in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 1.4% 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 Sex Offense in Levy County?
The average sentence is 7.3 years, with an average fine of $55 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
12.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Sex Offense in Levy County, Florida (2025). Based on 73 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/sex-offense/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 73 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com