Hendry County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 20
7,128
Total Cases
65.6%
Guilty Rate
14.8%
Withheld Rate
4.5%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 10 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 7,128 criminal cases in Hendry County (2023-2025), 65.6% resulted in a guilty finding and 14.8% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 4.5%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $2,177.
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Charges in Hendry County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,068 | 59.3% | 0.1% | 4.1 months |
| Drug Possession | 1,140 | 73.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Other | 610 | 41.5% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Resisting Officer | 432 | 76.6% | 1.2% | 11.2 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 415 | 66.7% | 0.2% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Probation Violation | 381 | 87.7% | 11.8% | 2.9 months |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 326 | 25.5% | 74.2% | 2.7 months |
| Battery | 314 | 70.4% | 1.0% | 2.3 years |
| DUI | 262 | 98.5% | 0.8% | 5.3 months |
| Trespassing | 210 | 71.0% | 1.9% | 3.0 months |
| Fraud | 132 | 53.0% | 1.5% | 1 year |
| Weapons Offense | 111 | 80.2% | 0.9% | 4.0 years |
| Hit and Run | 75 | 62.7% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Forgery | 72 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Burglary | 71 | 83.1% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Assault | 70 | 78.6% | 1.4% | 3.7 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 62 | 79.0% | 1.6% | 9.1 months |
| Sex Offense | 58 | 67.2% | 20.7% | 8.1 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 39 | 87.2% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Perjury | 34 | 61.8% | 2.9% | 3.2 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 31 | 45.2% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 30 | 86.7% | 0.0% | 11.8 years |
| Contempt of Court | 27 | 77.8% | 0.0% | 5.0 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 27 | 63.0% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| Drug Sale | 26 | 88.5% | 0.0% | 9.0 years |
| Homicide | 24 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 19.1 years |
| Robbery | 24 | 79.2% | 0.0% | 10.3 years |
| Kidnapping | 22 | 77.3% | 0.0% | 7.4 years |
| Stolen Property | 12 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 10 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
Counsel Analysis
1,971
Public Defender
78.0% guilty · 0.6% dismissed
1,153
Self or Unrepresented
41.5% guilty · 0.1% dismissed
994
Private Attorney
55.9% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 7,128 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026