Weapons Offense in Monroe County, Florida

52 cases (2023-2025) · Monroe County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data

From 2023 to 2025, Monroe County's approach to Weapons Offense diverged sharply from statewide patterns. Diversion reached 19.2%—nearly seven times the statewide rate (2.8%)—and withheld adjudication applied to 17.3% (versus 9.4% statewide), allowing defendants to avoid formal conviction records. Dismissals did not occur (0% versus 1.5% statewide), indicating all cases were pursued, but often through diversion rather than conviction.

When confinement occurred, sentences averaged 701 days (median 670 days), with 23.1% receiving prison time and 19.2% jail. Probation averaged 988 days. A substantial majority retained private counsel (63.5%), suggesting defendants with financial means to secure representation—a pattern distinct from other jurisdictions.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

52
Total Cases (2023-2025)
63.5%
Guilty Rate
17.3%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 1.8% statewide, 2023-2025
1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence (confined)

Figures cover 52 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.

I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)

Guilty
63.5% (33)
Withheld
17.3% (9)
Diversion
19.2% (10)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 63.5% of 52 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 52 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)

1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
1 year, 10 months
Median Sentence
2.7 years
Avg Probation
23.1%
Prison Rate
19.2%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
State Prison Facility 12 2.9 years
County Jail 10 8.3 months

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Weapons Offense sentencing in Monroe County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Monroe County?

The guilty rate is 63.5% based on 52 cases (2023-2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in Monroe County?

Adjudication is withheld in 17.3% 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 Monroe County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 11 months (2023-2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

34.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 63.5% retain private counsel (2023-2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)

33
Private Attorney
54.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
18
Public Defender
77.8% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 33 51.5% 0.0%
Black 11 81.8% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2023-2025)

11.5%
Under 21
15.4%
21-29
28.8%
30-39
13.5%
40-49
11.5%
50-59
19.2%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 15 66.7% 0.0% 1 year, 11 months
2024 17 82.4% 0.0% 1 year, 9 months
2025 20 45.0% 0.0% 2.2 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 31
Misdemeanor First Degree 8
Felony Third Degree 7
Misdemeanor Second Degree 6

Related Charges in Monroe County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 983 37.5% 0.3%
Other 741 54.7% 0.5%
Drug Possession 548 54.9% 1.1%
Trespassing 312 89.1% 0.3%
Resisting Officer 271 66.4% 0.7%
DUI 291 89.0% 1.7%
Larceny / Theft 240 80.0% 1.2%
Battery 218 56.0% 0.5%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Weapons Offense in Monroe County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 52 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/monroe

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 52 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com