Burglary in Hendry County, Florida
67 cases (2023-2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, Burglary cases in Hendry County reflected exceptionally punitive prosecution outcomes. Guilty findings occurred in 86.6% of cases, with dismissals at 0%—the lowest possible threshold. Adjudication withheld was rare at 9.0%, compared to the statewide 12.9%. Diversion programs were minimal at 1.5%. This profile indicates Hendry County's State Attorney prioritizes conviction and prison sentences over alternatives, reflecting policies specific to that judicial circuit.
Defendants convicted received sentences averaging 1,679 days—over four years—with a median of 731 days. Prison sentences affected half of confined defendants (50.7%), among the highest statewide. Probation averaged 1,092 days (nearly three years). Public defenders appeared in 29.9% of cases. The exceptional severity of sentences and near-complete absence of dismissals indicate Hendry judges and prosecutors treat Burglary as a serious felony warranting substantial custodial punishment.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 67 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 Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 121 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 46.3% — above the 31.1% 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 — 86.6% of 67 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 67 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 34 | 5.7 years |
| County Jail | 10 | 6.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Hendry County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 86.6% based on 67 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.0% 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 Hendry County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.6 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.4% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 89.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 6.4 years |
| 2024 | 26 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| 2025 | 27 | 85.2% | 0.0% | 4.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 39 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Felony | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 4 |
| Felony | Life | 4 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 695 | 57.4% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 373 | 77.5% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 118 | 77.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 149 | 67.8% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 112 | 69.6% | 0.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Hendry County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 67 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 67 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com