Larceny / Theft in Madison County, Florida

In Madison County, larceny cases result in guilty verdicts 78.3% of the time, a conviction rate well above the statewide pattern. Adjudication withheld occurs in 19.3% of cases—above the statewide average of 16.1%—meaning nearly one in five defendants avoid a formal conviction record despite findings of guilt. Dismissals are rare at 2.4%, slightly higher than the state average of 1.8%. The county uses no pre-trial diversion programs for theft charges, unlike the statewide average of 8.5%, suggesting the State Attorney's office prioritizes prosecution over deferred resolution. No acquittals were recorded among 83 cases, indicating strong case preparation or limited courtroom trial defenses.

Sentences in Madison County are relatively modest in length: a median of 60 days but an average of 255 days, reflecting a small number of longer sentences pulling the average up. About 12% of defendants received prison time and 22.9% received jail time. Probation averaged 876 days when imposed. Fines averaged $443.75. Public defenders handled nearly 64% of cases while private counsel represented only 2.4%, indicating most defendants charged with larceny in Madison County lack resources to hire their own attorney.