Larceny / Theft in Bradford County, Florida
75 cases (2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, 75 larceny cases in Bradford County resulted in the most severe outcomes—94.7% guilty verdicts with zero dismissals, diversions, or acquittals. The withheld adjudication rate (5.3%) was sharply below statewide norms (15.6%), indicating Bradford prosecutors and judges pursue formal convictions consistently without alternatives.
Sentences averaged 1,232 days (median 502 days). Over 88% of defendants faced confinement—50.7% imprisoned, 37.3% jailed—the highest combined incarceration rate in these theft cases. Defendants relied almost exclusively on public defenders (40%), with virtually no private counsel (1.3%), indicating severe resource constraints.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 163 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.8% — below the 23.7% 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 — 94.7% of 75 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 75 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 85 | 3.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 67 | 4.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Bradford County.
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 | 55 | 94.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 18 | 94.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 10.6 months |
| 2024 | 57 | 89.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 76 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 62 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 36 |
| Felony | First Degree | 13 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 76 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| DUI | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 66 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 94.7% based on 75 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Bradford County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.3% 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 Larceny / Theft in Bradford County?
The average sentence is 3.4 years, with an average fine of $85 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Bradford County, Florida (2025). Based on 75 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 75 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com