Glades County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 20
1,261
Total Cases
65.1%
Guilty Rate
27.5%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 10 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 1,261 criminal cases in Glades County (2023-2025), 65.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 27.5% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.0%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $386.72.
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Charges in Glades County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 584 | 58.0% | 0.0% | 4.0 months |
| Drug Possession | 143 | 67.8% | 0.0% | 10.6 months |
| Other | 112 | 54.5% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| Battery | 63 | 60.3% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Resisting Officer | 62 | 85.5% | 0.0% | 7.8 months |
| Trespassing | 54 | 77.8% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 48 | 70.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| DUI | 35 | 97.1% | 0.0% | 3.5 months |
| Hit and Run | 23 | 69.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Burglary | 17 | 58.8% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 14 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 7.6 months |
| Sex Offense | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 10.1 years |
| Contempt of Court | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| Fraud | 13 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Drug Sale | 11 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 6.5 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 10 | 70.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
Counsel Analysis
364
Self or Unrepresented
50.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
299
Public Defender
80.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
258
Private Attorney
55.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,261 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026