Burglary in Franklin County, Florida

33 cases (2023-2025) · Franklin County courts

Franklin County prosecutes burglary with near-total conviction: a 93.9% guilty rate is the highest among all counties reviewed for any charge. Neither withheld adjudications nor diversion programs appear in any case—all outcomes are guilty verdicts or rare dismissals (3%). This represents the most punitive approach to burglary found in this data. Sentences average 917.9 days, placing them in the severe range, with a median of 396 days. Confinement is nearly universal: 48.5% receive prison sentences and 42.4% jail time, affecting 90.9% of defendants overall. Public defenders represent 63.6% of cases. The sample size of only 33 cases limits reliability, but the outcome patterns suggest an exceptionally prosecutorial environment for burglary charges.

33
Total Cases (2023-2025)
93.9%
Guilty Rate
0.0%
Withheld Rate
3.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 1.5% statewide, 2023-2025
2.5 years
Avg Sentence

Figures cover 33 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.

I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)

Guilty
93.9% (31)
Withheld
0.0% (0)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
3.0% (1)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 93.9% of 33 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 33 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)

2.5 years
Avg Sentence
1 year, 1 months
Median Sentence
3.0 years
Avg Probation
$100
Avg Fine
48.5%
Prison Rate
42.4%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 16 4.1 years
County Jail 14 5.8 months
21
Public Defender
90.5% guilty · 4.8% dismissed

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 22 95.5% 0.0%
9.1%
Under 21
45.5%
21-29
18.2%
30-39
21.2%
40-49
6.1%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 12 91.7% 8.3% 2.9 years
2024 7 100.0% 0.0% 1.5 months
2025 14 92.9% 0.0% 3.3 years
Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 24
Felony First Degree 6
Felony Second Degree 3
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Other 227 27.8% 7.5%
Drug Possession 212 69.8% 0.0%
Traffic Offense 126 42.9% 0.0%
Battery 54 68.5% 1.9%
Resisting Officer 94 (2023-2025) 73.4% 2.1%
Trespassing 77 (2023-2025) 77.9% 0.0%
Disorderly Conduct 76 (2023-2025) 64.5% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 76 (2023-2025) 77.6% 2.6%
III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Franklin County?

The guilty rate is 93.9% based on 33 cases (2023-2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Franklin County?

Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Franklin County?

The average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $100 (2023-2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

63.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Franklin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 33 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/franklin

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 33 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com