Weapons Offense in Holmes County, Florida
66 cases (2023-2025) · Holmes County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Weapons offenses in Holmes County show selective prosecution: 90.9% guilty verdicts and 6.1% adjudication withheld create high conviction rates, yet dismissals occur in 3.0%—above the statewide 1.4% baseline. Cases reaching trial nearly always end in guilty verdicts, but prosecutors dismiss some pretrial. No diversion options exist, and withheld adjudication is the rarest outcome shown statewide.
Sentences are severe, averaging 891 days with a median of 731. Probation averages 1,410 days and fines average $3,069. Prison confines 40.9% of defendants while 19.7% serve jail. Private attorneys represent 33.3% of defendants versus 6.1% public defenders—a striking reversal suggesting Holmes County prosecutions involve predominantly affluent defendants despite harsh outcomes.
Figures cover 66 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Weapons Offense charge in Holmes County makes it in front of a judge. Of 79 prosecutor decisions on Weapons Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 3.8% — below the 34.6% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 90.9% of 66 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 66 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 27 | 3.2 years |
| County Jail | 13 | 11.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Weapons Offense sentencing in Holmes County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 93.8% | 2.1% |
| Black | 17 | 82.4% | 5.9% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 87.0% | 4.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 25 | 96.0% | 4.0% | 2.9 years |
| 2025 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 53 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 9 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Holmes County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 359 | 88.9% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 129 | 71.3% | 0.8% |
| Other | 88 | 90.9% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 100 | 83.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 62 | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 | 60.9% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 78 (2023-2025) | 98.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Holmes County?
The guilty rate is 90.9% based on 66 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in Holmes County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.1% 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 Weapons Offense in Holmes County?
The average sentence is 2.4 years, with an average fine of $3,069 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
6.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 33.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Weapons Offense in Holmes County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 66 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/holmes
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Holmes 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 · 66 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com