Larceny / Theft in Jefferson County, Florida
71 cases (2023-2025) · Jefferson County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, larceny and theft charges in Jefferson County resulted in guilty verdicts in 84.5% of the 71 cases and withheld adjudication in 12.7%, for a combined 97.2% conviction rate. Dismissals occurred in 2.8% of cases—1.1 points above the statewide average of 1.7%, suggesting Jefferson's prosecutors and defense bar may be more likely to resolve cases outside of full adjudication.
Confinement patterns differed from many counties. Jail incarceration was particularly common at 71.8% of convictions versus prison at 16.9%, with a median of 180 days and average of 361 days. Probation averaged 981 days. Public defenders represented 38.0% of defendants and private counsel 5.6%, indicating a mix of low- and mid-income defendants, but with reliance on public defense for the majority.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 71 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 Jefferson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 74 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.5% — 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 — 84.5% of 71 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 71 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 | 51 | 5.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 12 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Jefferson County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Jefferson County?
The guilty rate is 84.5% based on 71 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Jefferson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.7% 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 Jefferson County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 0 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $93 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
38.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45 | 84.4% | 4.4% |
| White | 23 | 87.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2024 | 31 | 87.1% | 6.5% | 9.9 months |
| 2025 | 19 | 73.7% | 0.0% | 6.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 31 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 26 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 10 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 3 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Jefferson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 193 | 71.5% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 137 | 74.5% | 0.7% |
| Other | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 84.9% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 48 (2023-2025) | 72.9% | 18.8% |
| Weapons Offense | 44 (2023-2025) | 79.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 43 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Jefferson County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 71 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/jefferson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jefferson 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 · 71 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com