Burglary in Levy County, Florida
55 cases (2023-2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Levy County pursues burglary charges aggressively, with 83.6% guilty rate and no dismissals despite 1.5% statewide average. Diversion is minimal at 1.8% versus 2.0% statewide. Withheld adjudication at 14.5% is slightly above state average, but the combination of near-zero dismissals and very low diversion indicates prosecutors prioritize conviction outcomes.
Sentences are severe, averaging 1126.8 days. Prison confinement reaches 50.9%, substantially above state norms. Most defendants rely on public defenders (61.8%), suggesting limited resources and lower-income caseload typical of smaller counties.
Figures cover 55 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 Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 67 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.9% — below 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 — 83.6% of 55 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 55 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 | 28 | 3.7 years |
| County Jail | 7 | 6.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Levy 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 | 36 | 80.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 16 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.0% | 4.9 years |
| 2024 | 22 | 77.3% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| 2025 | 17 | 82.4% | 0.0% | 1 year |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 38 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 12 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 83.6% based on 55 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.5% 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 Levy County?
The average sentence is 3.1 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
61.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Levy County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 55 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 55 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com