Weapons Offense in Nassau County, Florida
96 cases (2023-2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Weapons offenses in Nassau County result in conviction at exceptionally high rates. Of 96 cases, 81.2% ended in guilty verdicts, while 17.7% received adjudication withheld—a combined 98.9% finding of guilt compared to statewide dismissal and acquittal rates of just 2.4%. Nassau County prosecutes these cases more aggressively than the state average, with zero dismissals and zero diversion eligibility, versus statewide diversion in 3.5% of weapons cases. The withheld adjudication rate exceeds the statewide average of 11%, suggesting judges in this county more frequently spare defendants formal conviction records while still finding guilt.
Defendants convicted face substantial consequences. Average sentences reach 1,165 days with a median of 944 days, paired with nearly 800 days of probation. Confinement is common: 45.8% served prison time and 12.5% served jail time. Fines averaged $12,741. Half of defendants relied on public defenders, indicating limited private counsel representation at 5.2%, which correlates with the serious nature and financial burden of weapons charges in this county.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 96 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 Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 58 prosecutor decisions on Weapons Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.1% — below the 34.5% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 81.2% of 96 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 96 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 44 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 12 | 7.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Weapons Offense sentencing in Nassau County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 81.2% based on 96 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.7% 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 Nassau County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.2 years, with an average fine of $12,741 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
50.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.2% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 65 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Black | 28 | 78.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 72.9% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| 2024 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.0% | 3.0 years |
| 2025 | 21 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 60 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 17 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 14 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 348 | 72.7% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 322 | 68.6% | 19.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 89 | 70.8% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Weapons Offense in Nassau County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 96 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 96 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com