Burglary in St. Lucie County, Florida

591
Total Cases
83.9%
Guilty Rate
7.3%
Withheld Rate
3.2%
Dismissal Rate
4.7 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 591 Burglary cases in St. Lucie County (2023-2025), 83.9% resulted in a guilty finding, 7.3% had adjudication withheld, and 3.2% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 4.7 years, with an average fine of $1,050. 12.7% of defendants retained private counsel while 28.1% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
83.9% (496)
Withheld
7.3% (43)
Diversion
0.3% (2)
Dismissed
3.2% (19)
Acquitted
2.0% (12)

Sentencing Breakdown

4.7 years
Avg Sentence
4.0 years
Median Sentence
3.8 years
Avg Probation
$1,050
Avg Fine
70.1%
Prison Rate
7.6%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 414 5.1 years
County Jail 45 7.6 months

Counsel Analysis

166
Public Defender
78.3% guilty · 1.8% dismissed
75
Private Attorney
77.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
31
Conflict Counsel
90.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
23
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
91.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 319 82.1% 5.3%
White 194 83.0% 1.0%

Age Distribution

27.6%
Under 21
24.5%
21-29
25.4%
30-39
11.0%
40-49
7.6%
50-59
3.9%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 199 91.5% 1.0% 4.8 years
2024 206 75.7% 7.8% 4.1 years
2025 186 84.9% 0.5% 5.1 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 404
Felony Second Degree 101
Felony NULL 41
Felony First Degree 40
Felony Life 5

Related Charges in St. Lucie County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 4,553 73.5% 7.8%
Traffic Offense 2,435 83.4% 0.4%
Battery 1,919 59.7% 8.3%
Larceny / Theft 1,859 79.2% 2.0%
Other 1,570 74.3% 8.0%
DUI 1,559 98.5% 0.4%
Resisting Officer 1,213 81.7% 4.7%
Fraud 992 65.6% 4.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Burglary in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 83.9% based on 591 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.3% of cases. 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. Lucie County?
The average sentence is 4.7 years, with an average fine of $1,050.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 12.7% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 591 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026