Burglary in Lafayette County, Florida

Burglary cases in Lafayette County result in conviction at an exceptionally high rate. All 15 burglary defendants in the dataset were found guilty, compared to a statewide withheld adjudication rate of 12.9 percent and dismissal rate of 1.5 percent. Lafayette County saw zero dismissals, diversions, or withheld adjudications—outcomes available statewide that allow defendants to avoid formal conviction. This suggests the local State Attorney's office pursues burglary cases aggressively and that plea negotiations or trial outcomes in this county do not typically result in reduced charges or avoided convictions.

Sentencing in Lafayette County burglary cases is substantial. The median sentence length is approximately three years, though average sentences exceed nine years, indicating some cases receive much longer terms. One-fifth of defendants received prison sentences while roughly 7 percent received jail time. The remaining defendants received probation, averaging more than five and a half years. One-third of defendants were represented by public defenders, suggesting limited financial resources among those charged. Average fines were modest at approximately $492.