Burglary in Charlotte County, Florida
78 cases (2025) · Charlotte County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Charlotte County's burglary prosecutions were aggressive but offered modest alternatives. Guilty verdicts reached 82.1 percent, well above statewide patterns. Dismissals occurred at 1.3 percent, near the 1.5 percent statewide average. Diversion reached 3.8 percent, above the 2.3 percent statewide rate. Adjudication withheld occurred in 10.3 percent, below the 13.1 percent statewide average. The combined effect: most defendants either received convictions or faced alternative accountability.
Incarceration was common. Prison affected 43.6 percent of defendants and jail 29.5 percent, combining to 73.1 percent overall. Average sentences of 957.6 days and medians of 548 days indicated multi-year exposure. Probation averaged 1,356.3 days—more than 3.5 years—extending post-release supervision substantially.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Charlotte County makes it in front of a judge. Of 403 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 54.8% — above 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 — 82.1% of 78 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 78 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 115 | 4.6 years |
| County Jail | 80 | 9.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Charlotte County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 83.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 | 90.1% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| 2024 | 55 | 74.5% | 0.0% | 2.9 years |
| 2025 | 78 | 82.1% | 1.3% | 2.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 193 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 40 |
| Felony | Life | 5 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
| Felony | NULL | 2 |
| NULL | NULL | 2 |
Related Charges in Charlotte County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,264 | 65.8% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 1,190 | 91.9% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 386 | 83.7% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 310 | 98.4% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 352 | 71.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 271 | 81.2% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 213 | 87.8% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 147 | 91.2% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Charlotte County?
The guilty rate is 82.1% based on 78 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Charlotte County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.3% 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 Charlotte County?
The average sentence is 2.6 years, with an average fine of $411 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 21.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Charlotte County, Florida (2025). Based on 78 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/charlotte
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Charlotte 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 · 78 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com