Burglary in Wakulla County, Florida
46 cases (2023-2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Wakulla County's small sample (46 cases) shows 80.4% guilty rate with low withheld adjudication at 8.7% versus state 12.5%, but notably higher dismissal rate of 2.2% exceeding state average of 1.5%, the only county in this set above that benchmark. No diversion cases occur. This mixed pattern suggests occasional case dismissal amid generally strict prosecution.
Sentences average 928 days with a median of 731 days. Confinement unusually splits evenly at 45.7% prison and 45.7% jail, differing from peer patterns. Average fine is highest at $750, suggesting serious cases dominate the docket. Public defender represents 30.4% of defendants with private attorney at 4.3%.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 46 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 80.4% of 46 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 46 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 22 | 4.3 years |
| County Jail | 20 | 6.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Wakulla County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 80.4% based on 46 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.7% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Wakulla County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.6 years, with an average fine of $750 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
30.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 30 | 86.7% | 3.3% |
| Black | 15 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 19 | 89.5% | 5.3% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 15 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 26 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 14 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 6 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.9% | 3.0% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 63 | 55.6% | 14.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Wakulla County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 46 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 46 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com