Burglary in Martin County, Florida
93 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Martin County prosecuted 93 burglary cases with the harshest outcomes of any Florida jurisdiction reviewed. The guilty rate of 93.5% exceeded even Duval's aggressive prosecution, while adjudication withheld appeared in only 4.3% of cases—the lowest rate observed. Zero diversion programs materialized, and zero acquittals occurred, indicating guilty pleas or guilty verdicts in virtually every case. Dismissals remained at 1.1%, consistent with other tough-on-burglary counties.
Sentences were severe: average prison terms of 1,314 days with a median of 1,218 days, showing consistency rather than case-by-case variation. Nearly 69% of defendants received prison confinement, the highest rate across all reviewed counties. A quarter received jail time. Counsel representation was more balanced between private attorneys (50.5%) and public defenders (45.2%), suggesting either higher case complexity or a more affluent defendant pool.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 365 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.8% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 93.5% of 93 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 93 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 230 | 4.5 years |
| County Jail | 57 | 7.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Martin County.
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 | 54 | 94.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 36 | 91.7% | 2.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 78.4% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 170 | 91.2% | 0.0% | 4.1 years |
| 2025 | 93 | 93.5% | 1.1% | 3.6 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 249 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 40 |
| Felony | First Degree | 15 |
| Felony | Life | 10 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 93.5% based on 93 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.3% 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 Martin County?
The average sentence is 3.6 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
45.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 50.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 93 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 93 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com