Liberty County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 2
985
Total Cases
56.3%
Guilty Rate
19.3%
Withheld Rate
8.0%
Dismissal Rate
9.0 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 985 criminal cases in Liberty County (2023-2025), 56.3% resulted in a guilty finding and 19.3% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 8.0%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 9.0 months, with an average fine of $1,404.
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Charges in Liberty County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 275 | 69.5% | 4.0% | 6.7 months |
| Traffic Offense | 200 | 50.0% | 3.0% | 2.0 months |
| Other | 125 | 42.4% | 19.2% | 10.4 months |
| Battery | 68 | 51.5% | 8.8% | 10.7 months |
| Resisting Officer | 52 | 65.4% | 11.5% | 10.2 months |
| Trespassing | 42 | 42.9% | 28.6% | 1.9 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 34 | 52.9% | 5.9% | 7.4 months |
| Contempt of Court | 23 | 47.8% | 17.4% | 5.3 months |
| Assault | 18 | 55.6% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
| Weapons Offense | 17 | 41.2% | 5.9% | 2.4 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 16 | 75.0% | 12.5% | 7.5 months |
| Sex Offense | 15 | 40.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| DUI | 13 | 84.6% | 7.7% | 18 days |
| Burglary | 12 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 12 | 75.0% | 16.7% | 3.9 years |
| Fraud | 12 | 16.7% | 0.0% | 4 days |
Counsel Analysis
527
Public Defender
56.9% guilty · 7.2% dismissed
92
Self or Unrepresented
29.3% guilty · 29.3% dismissed
44
Private Attorney
47.7% guilty · 2.3% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 985 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026