Weapons Offense in Gadsden County, Florida

In Gadsden County, weapons offense cases end in guilty pleas or convictions at an exceptionally high rate. Of 12 cases, 91.7 percent resulted in guilty outcomes, while 8.3 percent had adjudication withheld—a disposition that avoids a formal conviction. Statewide, dismissals occur in 1.4 percent of weapons cases, but Gadsden County recorded zero dismissals, suggesting the local State Attorney pursues weapons charges aggressively and defendants face strong evidence or limited negotiating room. The withhold rate falls slightly below the statewide average of 11 percent, indicating judges here are less inclined to defer adjudication even when guilt is found.

Public defenders represented two-thirds of defendants charged with weapons offenses in Gadsden County, while only 8.3 percent had private counsel. No defendants entered diversion programs, compared to a statewide diversion rate of 3.5 percent. This pattern reflects limited opportunity or eligibility for pre-trial alternatives in the county's approach to weapons prosecutions, leaving most defendants facing conviction or withheld adjudication outcomes.

0.0% of Weapons Offense cases in Gadsden County are dismissed, and 8.3% receive adjudication withheld. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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12
Total Cases
91.7%
Guilty Rate
8.3%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
0 days
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
91.7% (11)
Withheld
8.3% (1)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Counsel Analysis

8
Public Defender
87.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Age Distribution

8.3%
Under 21
33.3%
21-29
25.0%
30-39
8.3%
40-49
25.0%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 10
Felony Third Degree 2

Related Charges in Gadsden County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 140 47.1% 11.4%
Drug Possession 104 65.4% 3.8%
Trespassing 89 37.1% 53.9%
Battery 79 59.5% 21.5%
Larceny / Theft 63 46.0% 30.2%
Resisting Officer 58 55.2% 20.7%
Other 41 53.7% 7.3%
Fraud 24 83.3% 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 91.7% based on 12 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.3% 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 Weapons Offense in Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.3% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 12 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026