Assault Sentencing in Holmes County

We analyzed 55 convicted Assault cases in Holmes County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Holmes County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Assault in Holmes County is 8.4 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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8.4 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$884
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($392)
23.6%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (24.7%)
38.2%
Probation Only
55 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.0 months
3.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year, 8 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100
$280
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,108

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Holmes County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 23.6% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 36.4% 36.1%
Probation Only 38.2% 27.4%
Average Sentence 8.4 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $884 $392
Average Probation 2.4 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $1,131 $859
Average Restitution (where ordered) $129 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 20 2.8 months $522
State Prison Facility 13 2.6 years $2,382

Other Charges Sentenced in Holmes County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 1,065 5.9 months $1,179
Traffic Offense 431 1.9 months $386
Battery 257 7.1 months $464
Other 255 1 year, 1 months $3,497
Resisting Officer 158 6.5 months $525

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 55 convicted Assault cases in Holmes County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 8.4 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
63.6% of convicted Assault defendants in Holmes County received a fine, averaging $884. Court costs average $1,131 additionally. Restitution averages $129 in cases where it is ordered.
Holmes County's average sentence of 8.4 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 23.6% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $884 locally vs $392 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 55 Assault cases in Holmes County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 55 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026