Burglary in Leon County, Florida
185 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Leon County pursued burglary convictions consistently. Of 186 defendants, 73.1% were convicted with zero dismissals—notably below the statewide 1.5% dismissal rate. Only 9.1% received withheld adjudication versus the statewide average of 13.1%. Diversion was minimal at 0.5%. This pattern indicates the State Attorney takes an uncompromising stance, proceeding to conviction in the vast majority of cases.
Sentences reflected a mixed approach to confinement. The median prison term was one year, with an average of 2.3 years, but fewer defendants received prison time (36.6%) compared to jail (40.3%). Probation averaged 2.6 years. Most defendants (64%) were represented by public defenders.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,670 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.5% — below 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.5% of 185 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 185 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 269 | 6.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 259 | 4.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Leon County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 73.5% based on 185 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.2% of cases (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 Leon County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.3 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 139 | 71.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 46 | 78.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 273 | 72.9% | 0.7% | 3.0 years |
| 2024 | 234 | 68.4% | 3.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 185 | 73.5% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | Third Degree | 417 |
| NULL | Second Degree | 143 |
| NULL | First Degree | 126 |
| NULL | Life | 6 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,865 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 693 | 49.5% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 767 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 185 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 185 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com