Burglary in Gilchrist County, Florida
42 cases (2023-2025) · Gilchrist County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Burglary prosecution in Gilchrist County is moderately punitive compared to Desoto but notably harsher than Charlotte. Guilty pleas reached 85.7%, well above statewide burglary averages, while withheld adjudication occurred in 14.3%—slightly above the 12.5% statewide rate. Diversion was entirely absent at 0%, well below statewide 2%, and dismissals at 0%—below the 1.5% statewide average. This pattern reflects a State Attorney pursuing traditional prosecution with some acceptance of withheld adjudication but rejecting diversion and dismissal as options for property crimes.
Confinement dominated outcomes: 69% of defendants faced incarceration. Prison sentences reached 47.6%, while jail was 21.4%. Sentences averaged 739 days with a 548-day median, plus 960 days average probation. Public defenders represented 61.9% of cases. The moderate confinement rate and sentence lengths fell between Charlotte and Desoto, reflecting Gilchrist's intermediate stance on burglary prosecution severity.
Figures cover 42 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 85.7% of 42 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 42 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 20 | 2.7 years |
| County Jail | 9 | 6.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Gilchrist County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 84.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 57.1% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| 2024 | 16 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 39 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Gilchrist County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 87 | 58.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 103 | 79.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 57 | 63.2% | 1.8% |
| Battery | 30 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 71 (2023-2025) | 90.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 66 (2023-2025) | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 54 (2023-2025) | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 48 (2023-2025) | 75.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Gilchrist County?
The guilty rate is 85.7% based on 42 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Gilchrist County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.3% 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 Gilchrist County?
The average sentence is 2.0 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
61.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Gilchrist County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 42 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/gilchrist
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gilchrist 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 · 42 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com