Burglary in Gadsden County, Florida
15 cases (2023-2025) · Gadsden County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
In Gadsden County, burglary defendants face a notably high dismissal rate of 6.7 percent, more than four times the statewide average of 1.5 percent. Despite this advantage, 40 percent of cases result in guilty verdicts while another 40 percent end in adjudication withheld—meaning judges found guilt but did not impose formal conviction. Combined, these guilty and withheld outcomes account for 80 percent of resolved cases, suggesting burglary charges in Gadsden County are prosecuted aggressively and rarely result in acquittal. The withheld rate of 40 percent significantly exceeds the statewide average of 12.9 percent, indicating judges in this county favor this middle-ground outcome over formal conviction.
The county shows no use of pre-trial diversion programs, which are available statewide at a 2.1 percent rate. Eighty percent of defendants were represented by public defenders, reflecting limited resources for retained counsel. With small sample sizes underlying these figures, patterns in Gadsden County burglary cases remain volatile, but the current data suggests prosecutors aggressively pursue charges while judges frequently choose withheld adjudication over conviction.
Figures cover 15 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Gadsden County makes it in front of a judge. Of 97 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.4% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 40.0% of 15 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 15 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13 | 46.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
| 2024 | 5 | 40.0% | 20.0% | 0 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 13 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Gadsden County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 140 (2023-2025) | 47.1% | 11.4% |
| Drug Possession | 106 (2023-2025) | 64.2% | 3.8% |
| Trespassing | 90 (2023-2025) | 36.7% | 53.3% |
| Battery | 80 (2023-2025) | 58.8% | 21.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 63 (2023-2025) | 46.0% | 30.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 59 (2023-2025) | 54.2% | 20.3% |
| Other | 41 (2023-2025) | 53.7% | 7.3% |
| Fraud | 24 (2023-2025) | 83.3% | 4.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 40.0% based on 15 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 40.0% 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 Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
80.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Gadsden County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 15 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/gadsden
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 15 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com