Burglary in Hendry County, Florida
69 cases (2023-2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Hendry County prosecutes burglary aggressively, with an 85.5% guilty rate and zero dismissals—far below the statewide 1.5% dismissal average. Adjudication withheld at 10.1% falls slightly below the statewide average of 12.5%, and diversion is minimal at 1.4%. This pattern suggests the State Attorney prioritizes conviction over alternative resolution.
Nearly half of defendants receive prison sentences averaging 4.5 years. The median sentence of 2 years indicates wide variation, with some serving significantly longer terms. Jail confinement accounts for 15.9%. The large majority rely on public defenders rather than private counsel.
Figures cover 69 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 31.2% 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 — 85.5% of 69 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 69 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 | 34 | 5.7 years |
| County Jail | 11 | 6.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Hendry 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 | 38 | 86.8% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 6.4 years |
| 2024 | 26 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| 2025 | 29 | 82.8% | 0.0% | 4.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 41 |
| 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 | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 85.5% based on 69 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.1% 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?
The average sentence is 4.5 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.1% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Hendry County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 69 public court records; last updated July 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 · 69 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com