Burglary in Brevard County, Florida
122 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Brevard County convicted 69.7% of burglary defendants and withheld adjudication in 18.9% of cases, above the statewide average of 13.1%. Dismissals were rare at 0.8%, while the statewide rate was 1.5%. Pre-trial diversion programs resolved just 1.6% of cases, below the statewide 2.3%. Adjudication withheld is a Florida-specific outcome where the judge finds guilt but withholds formal adjudication, keeping it off the defendant's record. Brevard's approach emphasized formal adjudication over alternative resolution.
Defendants received sentences averaging 495 days with probation of 883 days. Over half faced jail time, and 16% were sent to prison. Most relied on public defenders.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,033 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 4.6% — below the 31.2% 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 69.7% of 122 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 122 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 181 | 3.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 74 | 4.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 64.8% | 1.4% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 169 | 75.1% | 1.2% | 2.1 years |
| 2025 | 122 | 69.7% | 0.8% | 1 year, 4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 362 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 69.7% based on 122 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.9% of cases (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 Burglary in Brevard County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
41.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 122 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 122 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com