Burglary in Osceola County, Florida
151 cases (2025) · Osceola County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Osceola County resolved burglary cases with the lowest conviction rates among Florida counties. Of 151 defendants, only 52.3% were convicted, with 6% dismissed—four times the statewide rate of 1.5%. An additional 29.1% received withheld adjudication, more than double the statewide average. This approach suggests prosecutors apply stricter evidentiary standards or prioritize case quality over volume.
When conviction occurred, sentences were lighter than statewide norms. The median prison term was six months, with an average of 1.2 years, and only 21.2% received prison time. Most convicted defendants (57%) were sentenced to jail instead. Probation still averaged 2.6 years, indicating intensive court supervision.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Osceola County makes it in front of a judge. Of 189 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 88.4% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 52.3% of 151 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 151 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 203 | 5.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 133 | 11.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Osceola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 56.9% | 4.6% |
| Black | 42 | 40.5% | 9.5% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 67.5% | 5.2% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 181 | 74.6% | 1.1% | 8.6 years |
| 2025 | 151 | 52.3% | 6.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
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 | 293 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 84 |
| Felony | First Degree | 31 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Osceola County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,555 | 57.5% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 787 | 64.3% | 2.8% |
| Drug Possession | 601 | 75.5% | 1.8% |
| DUI | 462 | 80.3% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 423 | 54.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 316 | 60.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 346 | 74.6% | 3.5% |
| Trespassing | 288 | 68.1% | 11.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Osceola County?
The guilty rate is 52.3% based on 151 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Osceola County?
Adjudication is withheld in 29.1% 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 Osceola County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 3 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
47.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Osceola County, Florida (2025). Based on 151 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/osceola
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Osceola 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 · 151 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com