Embezzlement in Florida

114
Total Cases
77.2%
Guilty Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
12.3%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 114 Embezzlement cases across 2 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 77.2% with a 0.0% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 12.3% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $513.

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Embezzlement by County

County Cases Guilty Rate Withheld Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Hillsborough 101 87.1% 5.0% 0.0% 1 year, 4 months
Miami-Dade 13 0.0% 69.2% 0.0% 0 days

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 68 72.1% 0.0% 7.7 months
2024 19 31.6% 36.8% 3.8 months
2025 49 98.0% 0.0% 4.4 years

Related Florida Statute

§ 812.014 (theft by conversion) — Embezzlement
Florida Statute § 812.014 (theft by conversion) criminalizes embezzlement, which occurs when a person unlawfully converts property that was lawfully obtained for their own use or benefit. This statute covers situations where someone in a position of trust misappropriates funds or property that was entrusted to them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Embezzlement in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Embezzlement is 77.2% based on 114 cases from 2 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Embezzlement in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Embezzlement is 0.0% across all Florida counties.
How does Embezzlement sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Embezzlement varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 2 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Embezzlement?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Embezzlement, adjudication is withheld in 12.3% of cases statewide.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 114 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026