Burglary in Washington County, Florida
48 cases (2023-2025) · Washington County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Washington County achieves high conviction rates (87.5% guilty, 12.5% withheld) with zero dismissals and no diversion. Outcomes strictly follow the guilty-or-withheld pattern, suggesting an unyielding prosecution approach without alternative resolution pathways.
Most defendants receive prison (43.8%) or jail (22.9%) sentences averaging just under 2 years. Probation extends nearly 4 years. Virtually all rely on public defenders (56.2%), indicating limited private counsel availability. No diversion means all cases proceed through adjudication.
Figures cover 48 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 — 87.5% of 48 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 21 | 2.6 years |
| County Jail | 11 | 9.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Washington County.
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 | 34 | 88.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 86.4% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 18 | 94.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2025 | 8 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 32 |
| Felony | First Degree | 11 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Washington County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 231 | 78.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 136 | 55.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 84 | 78.6% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 259 (2023-2025) | 59.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 64 | 76.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 67 | 71.6% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 31 | 83.9% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 92 (2023-2025) | 91.3% | 3.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Washington County?
The guilty rate is 87.5% based on 48 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Washington County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.5% 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 Washington County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $921 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
56.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.1% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Washington County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 48 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/washington
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Washington 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 · 48 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com