Larceny / Theft in Franklin County, Florida

In Franklin County, larceny and theft cases result in guilty verdicts 74 percent of the time, well above the state pattern where adjudication is withheld in 16 percent of cases statewide. Franklin County's withheld rate sits at 12 percent, suggesting the local State Attorney pursues conviction outcomes more aggressively than the statewide average. Dismissals occur in fewer than 3 percent of Franklin County theft cases, slightly higher than the statewide rate of 1.8 percent. Diversion programs, which allow defendants to avoid conviction through completion of program requirements, are used in about 10 percent of cases locally, marginally above the statewide average of 8.5 percent.

Confinement dominates the sentencing picture. Nearly 73 percent of defendants receive jail time, with a median sentence of 52 days, while 9 percent receive prison sentences. The average sentence stretches to 167 days, indicating some lengthy terms offset shorter ones. Probation averages 568 days when imposed. About 69 percent of defendants are represented by public defenders, reflecting limited resources among the accused, while only 4 percent hire private counsel. Average fines are modest at $85.53.