Larceny / Theft in Leon County, Florida
920 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, 56.6% of larceny defendants in Leon County were convicted, while 17.8% had adjudication withheld—meaning they were found guilty but avoid a conviction on their record. Leon County's dismissal rate of 2.6% was higher than the statewide average of 1.7%, and its diversion program rate of 14.8% was substantially above the statewide average of 8.7%. This reflects prosecutor policy favoring rehabilitation over incarceration for property crimes.
Defendants who didn't avoid conviction faced a median sentence of 50 days but an average of 171, indicating some received substantially longer terms. About 55% spent time in jail, 6.5% in prison, and the average probation period stretched over two years. Nearly 62% of defendants were represented by public defenders, with only 11% using private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 5,606 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.7% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 56.6% of 920 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 920 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 1,652 | 2.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 261 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Leon County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 609 | 56.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 308 | 56.8% | 4.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,039 | 58.8% | 1.3% | 10.7 months |
| 2024 | 1,027 | 57.3% | 1.8% | 6.2 months |
| 2025 | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% | 5.7 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | Third Degree | 1,178 |
| NULL | Second Degree | 908 |
| NULL | First Degree | 900 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
| Weapons Offense | 264 | 82.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 56.6% based on 920 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.8% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 5.7 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
61.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 920 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 920 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com