Burglary in Hardee County, Florida
43 cases (2023-2025) · Hardee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Hardee County's 9.3% dismissal rate dramatically exceeds statewide burglary average of 1.5%, suggesting careful case scrutiny or evidentiary failures. Despite this, 81.4% of remaining cases result in guilty verdicts. Withheld adjudication at 7.0% is well below statewide 12.5%, meaning convicted defendants likely face permanent felony records.
Sentenced defendants average 1,403 days with median 548 days. Prison reaches 62.8% and jail adds 20.9%, affecting nearly all convicted defendants. Only 2.3% retain private counsel, indicating severe resource constraints. The high dismissal rate suggests prosecutors are selective in charging decisions.
Figures cover 43 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 — 81.4% of 43 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 43 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 | 27 | 4.9 years |
| County Jail | 9 | 8.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Hardee 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 | 37 | 83.8% | 10.8% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 71.4% | 19.0% | 4.0 years |
| 2024 | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.7 years |
| 2025 | 8 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 28 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 8 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Hardee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 261 | 56.3% | 17.2% |
| Drug Possession | 196 | 75.5% | 1.0% |
| Other | 91 | 67.0% | 8.8% |
| Battery | 89 | 62.9% | 12.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 69 | 75.4% | 4.3% |
| Trespassing | 43 | 41.9% | 18.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 62 | 54.8% | 4.8% |
| DUI | 43 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Hardee County?
The guilty rate is 81.4% based on 43 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Hardee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.0% 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 Hardee County?
The average sentence is 3.8 years, with an average fine of $143 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
58.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Hardee County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 43 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/hardee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hardee 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 · 43 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com