Larceny / Theft in Brevard County, Florida
496 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Brevard County adjudicated 496 larceny or theft cases with markedly more lenient outcomes than Alachua. The guilty rate of 65.7 percent fell considerably below statewide norms, driven by a withheld adjudication rate of 22.8 percent—the highest among comparison counties and nearly 50 percent above the 15.6 percent statewide average. The diversion rate of 9.5 percent slightly exceeded the state average, while the dismissal rate of just 0.6 percent showed minimal formal case rejection.
Brevard judges imposed lighter sentences than Alachua: averaging 173 days with a median of just 60 days. Prison sentences were rare at 4.8 percent, while jail time affected 36.3 percent. This pattern—high withheld adjudication coupled with short sentences and low prison penetration—reflects a rehabilitation-oriented prosecution strategy that preferred alternative resolution over incarceration.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 4,035 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 13.6% — 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 — 65.7% of 496 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 496 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 | 596 | 2.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 73 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 478 | 61.7% | 0.8% | 5.5 months |
| 2024 | 644 | 68.6% | 0.3% | 6.7 months |
| 2025 | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% | 5.8 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 1,618 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 240 | 65.8% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 65.7% based on 496 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.8% 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 Brevard County?
The average sentence is 5.8 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
32.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 496 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 496 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com