Burglary in St. Johns County, Florida
106 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Burglary prosecutions in St. Johns County resulted in guilty findings in 73.6% of cases, but with exceptionally high adjudication withheld rates of 22.6%—far exceeding the statewide 12.9%. Combined conviction or withheld outcomes reached 96.2% of cases. Dismissals were completely absent at 0%, compared to the statewide 1.5%. This profile indicates St. Johns judges routinely use withheld adjudication rather than formal convictions, a practice distinct from peer counties.
Despite high conviction/withheld rates, actual sentences were lighter than comparable counties. Average confinement was 898 days (2.5 years) with a median of 364 days (one year). Prison affected 30.2% of defendants while jail affected 34.9%. Probation averaged 1,369 days (nearly four years)—substantially longer than prison terms, emphasizing court supervision over incarceration. Public defenders represented 63.2% of defendants. The pattern of high withheld use combined with moderate sentences and extended probation reflects a judicial philosophy favoring community supervision and avoiding formal felony records.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.6% of 106 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 106 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 126 | 4.7 years |
| County Jail | 114 | 9.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in St. Johns County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 73.6% based on 106 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.6% 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 St. Johns County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $3 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
63.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 84.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 38 | 76.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 82.9% | 1.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 125 | 66.4% | 0.8% | 3.8 years |
| 2025 | 106 | 73.6% | 0.0% | 2.5 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 | 242 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 64 |
| Felony | NULL | 26 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 4 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 831 | 59.9% | 2.6% |
| Other | 600 | 59.5% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 613 | 61.5% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 594 | 43.1% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 285 | 77.2% | 4.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 106 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 106 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com