Embezzlement in Hillsborough County, Florida
41 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, embezzlement cases in Hillsborough County resulted in nearly universal conviction with minimal alternative relief. Guilty verdicts occurred in 95.1% of cases, with diversion programs available in 4.9%. No dismissals, adjudication withheld, or acquittals were recorded, indicating the prosecution pursued embezzlement charges to conviction in virtually every case filed.
Sentencing was severe and uniform. The median prison sentence was 731 days—approximately two years—with all 95.1% of convicted defendants receiving prison confinement. Notably, 100% of defendants were represented by private counsel, a stark contrast to most Florida felony cases and suggesting embezzlement defendants were exclusively affluent or from resource-rich backgrounds. The uniformity of confinement suggests probation-supplemented rather than probation-primary sentences.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Embezzlement charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 434 prosecutor decisions on Embezzlement charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.4% — in line with the 34.9% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 95.1% of 41 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 41 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 | 63 | 1 year, 9 months |
| County Jail | 28 | 4.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Embezzlement sentencing in Hillsborough County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Embezzlement in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 95.1% based on 41 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Embezzlement in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Embezzlement in Hillsborough County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.0 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 100.0% 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 | 41 | 95.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 89.1% | 0.0% | 9.5 months |
| 2024 | 6 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.0 months |
| 2025 | 41 | 95.1% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 102 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,131 | 50.7% | 9.1% |
| Drug Possession | 6,203 | 72.4% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,598 | 68.8% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,442 | 85.7% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.6% |
| Battery | 3,194 | 50.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,875 | 69.5% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,542 | 74.3% | 1.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Embezzlement in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 41 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/embezzlement/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough 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 · 41 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com