Embezzlement in Hillsborough County, Florida

101
Total Cases
87.1%
Guilty Rate
5.0%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 101 Embezzlement cases in Hillsborough County (2023-2025), 87.1% resulted in a guilty finding, 5.0% had adjudication withheld, and 0.0% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 4 months. 61.4% of defendants retained private counsel while 38.6% used a public defender.

Facing Embezzlement charges in Hillsborough County?
Guilty
87.1% (88)
Withheld
5.0% (5)
Diversion
7.9% (8)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)
1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence
1 year, 3 months
Median Sentence
3.8 years
Avg Probation
62.4%
Prison Rate
27.7%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 63 1 year, 9 months
County Jail 28 4.2 months
62
Private Attorney
79.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
39
Public Defender
100.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 52 94.2% 0.0%
White 49 79.6% 0.0%
3.0%
Under 21
1.0%
21-29
2.0%
30-39
87.1%
40-49
6.9%
50-59
0.0%
60+
Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 55 89.1% 0.0% 9.5 months
2024 6 0.0% 0.0% 6.0 months
2025 40 97.5% 0.0% 2.0 years
Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 101
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 37,086 47.5% 7.8%
Drug Possession 17,469 71.8% 1.9%
Larceny / Theft 10,966 66.7% 3.3%
Sex Offense 9,729 84.7% 1.9%
Battery 8,519 50.8% 4.0%
Trespassing 8,436 80.1% 8.7%
Resisting Officer 7,753 69.9% 3.7%
Other 7,045 68.8% 6.4%

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What is the guilty rate for Embezzlement in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 87.1% based on 101 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Embezzlement in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.0% 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 Embezzlement in Hillsborough County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 4 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
38.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 61.4% retain private counsel.

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 · 101 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026