Larceny / Theft in Charlotte County, Florida
376 cases (2025) · Charlotte County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Charlotte County prosecuted 376 larceny and theft cases with an 84.8% guilty conviction rate. Withheld adjudication occurred in just 9.6%, well below the statewide average of 15.4%, and diversion programs accepted only 3.5% of cases versus the statewide 8.5%. This outcome profile reflects an aggressive, conviction-focused approach to theft prosecution with minimal programmatic alternatives—one of the strictest county postures statewide.
Sentencing reflected this severity. Confined convictions averaged 380 days, with a median of 183 days. Prison affected 12.8% of defendants, while 47.9% faced jail time—indicating short-term incarceration as the primary sanction. Only 14.6% retained private attorneys, suggesting most defendants relied on assigned counsel or proceeded without private representation.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Charlotte County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,791 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 44.5% — above 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 — 84.8% of 376 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 376 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 550 | 5.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 171 | 3.0 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 2 | 1.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Charlotte County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Charlotte County?
The guilty rate is 84.8% based on 376 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Charlotte County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.6% 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 Charlotte County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, with an average fine of $351 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.6% 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 | 293 | 85.0% | 0.3% |
| Black | 76 | 89.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 367 | 84.5% | 0.5% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 364 | 90.1% | 0.0% | 0 year, 12 months |
| 2025 | 376 | 84.8% | 0.5% | 1 year |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 487 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 366 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 227 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 23 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Charlotte County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,265 | 65.8% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 1,174 | 93.0% | 0.3% |
| DUI | 310 | 98.4% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 338 | 74.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 271 | 81.2% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 213 | 88.3% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 144 | 92.4% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 157 | 77.7% | 0.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Charlotte County, Florida (2025). Based on 376 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/charlotte
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Charlotte 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 · 376 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com