Burglary in Seminole County, Florida
244 cases (2025) · Seminole County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Seminole County achieved low conviction rates in burglary cases. Of 244 defendants, only 52.5% were convicted, with 0.8% dismissed. However, 16.4% received withheld adjudication and 4.9% completed diversion programs—more than double the statewide diversion average of 2.3%. This suggests prosecutors emphasize alternatives and rehabilitation pathways over incarceration-focused prosecution.
Sentenced defendants showed unusual patterns. The median prison sentence was two years, but the average exceeded 12 years due to some lengthy terms that skewed the typical experience. Prison confinement was less common than in other counties (36.1%), with only 8.6% receiving jail time. Probation averaged under two years, lighter than statewide patterns.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Seminole County makes it in front of a judge. Of 92 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 6.5% — 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 — 52.5% of 244 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 244 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 | 298 | 10.5 years |
| County Jail | 58 | 8.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Seminole 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 | 150 | 44.0% | 0.7% |
| White | 94 | 66.0% | 1.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 332 | 65.4% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| 2024 | 158 | 71.5% | 0.0% | 16.5 years |
| 2025 | 244 | 52.5% | 0.8% | 12.3 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 568 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 120 |
| Felony | First Degree | 46 |
Related Charges in Seminole County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,962 | 46.1% | 1.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,206 | 54.2% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 1,162 | 66.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 632 | 65.5% | 0.5% |
| Other | 526 | 54.0% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 519 | 55.1% | 1.2% |
| Trespassing | 282 | 77.7% | 2.5% |
| Probation Violation | 373 | 21.2% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Seminole County?
The guilty rate is 52.5% based on 244 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Seminole County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.4% 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 Seminole County?
The average sentence is 12.3 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Seminole County, Florida (2025). Based on 244 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/seminole
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Seminole 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 · 244 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com