Larceny / Theft in Duval County, Florida

Larceny cases in Duval County result in conviction at notably high rates compared to statewide patterns. With 67.3% of defendants found guilty and another 29.2% receiving adjudication withheld—a Florida-specific outcome where judges find guilt but spare defendants a formal conviction record—nearly 97% of larceny cases end in a finding of guilt. This contrasts sharply with statewide averages: withheld adjudications occur in just 16.1% of theft cases across Florida, and dismissals happen at 1.8% statewide versus only 0.3% in Duval County. The low dismissal rate and minimal diversion rate (3.2% versus 8.5% statewide) suggest Duval's State Attorney prioritizes prosecution and conviction in theft matters, with few cases diverted to alternative programs that allow completion without a record.

Sentencing in Duval County larceny cases skews toward incarceration: 59.5% of sentenced defendants receive jail time, and 6% receive prison sentences. The median sentence of 30 days masks a mean of 147.4 days, indicating some defendants face much longer confinement. Probation averaged 555.6 days. Most defendants relied on public defenders (44.2%), suggesting limited resources for private counsel among this population. Fines averaged just $118.72, indicating they play a minor role in sentencing outcomes.