Larceny / Theft in Gulf County, Florida
75 cases (2023-2025) · Gulf County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, larceny and theft charges in Gulf County resulted in guilty verdicts in 85.3% of the 75 cases and withheld adjudication in 9.3%, for a combined 94.6% conviction rate. Dismissals and acquittals did not occur, well below the statewide dismissal rate of 1.7%, indicating Gulf County prosecutors maintain a high conviction threshold when bringing charges.
Confinement was common. About 20.0% of convicted defendants received prison time and 48.0% received jail time, with a median sentence of 364 days and an average of 413 days. Probation averaged 727 days. Public defenders represented 54.7% of defendants while private counsel represented just 1.3%, indicating a predominantly low-income accused population dependent on public defense.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 75 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Gulf County makes it in front of a judge. Of 57 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.5% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 85.3% of 75 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 75 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 36 | 6.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 15 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Gulf County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Gulf County?
The guilty rate is 85.3% based on 75 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Gulf County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.3% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Gulf County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $247 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
54.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 54 | 85.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 18 | 88.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 97.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 20 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 6.5 months |
| 2025 | 22 | 68.2% | 0.0% | 4.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 30 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 25 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 15 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Gulf County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 131 | 82.4% | 13.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 120 | 88.3% | 0.8% |
| Drug Possession | 114 | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 46 | 76.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 84 (2023-2025) | 84.5% | 1.2% |
| Sex Offense | 54 (2023-2025) | 79.6% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 (2023-2025) | 91.3% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 41 (2023-2025) | 80.5% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Gulf County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 75 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/gulf
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gulf 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 (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com