Burglary in Gadsden County, Florida

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.

6.7% of Burglary cases in Gadsden County are dismissed — higher than Florida's statewide average of 1.5%. An attorney who works in Gadsden County can tell you if your case fits the dismissal pattern.

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15
Total Cases
40.0%
Guilty Rate
40.0%
Withheld Rate
6.7%
Dismissal Rate
0 days
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
40.0% (6)
Withheld
40.0% (6)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
6.7% (1)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Counsel Analysis

12
Public Defender
50.0% guilty · 8.3% dismissed

Demographics

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

40.0%
Under 21
33.3%
21-29
6.7%
30-39
13.3%
40-49
6.7%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Year-Over-Year 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

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 140 47.1% 11.4%
Drug Possession 104 65.4% 3.8%
Trespassing 89 37.1% 53.9%
Battery 79 59.5% 21.5%
Larceny / Theft 63 46.0% 30.2%
Resisting Officer 58 55.2% 20.7%
Other 41 53.7% 7.3%
Fraud 24 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. 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.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
80.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel.

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 March 2026