Larceny / Theft in Monroe County, Florida
240 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, larceny prosecutions in Monroe County resulted in conviction in 80.0% of cases, well above the statewide guilty rate for theft charges. Adjudication withheld occurred in only 12.5% of cases, and dismissals in just 1.2%, both below statewide averages. Diversion programs were rarely used, accounting for only 5.4% of cases compared to the statewide 8.7%. The high conviction rate suggests a more aggressive prosecution posture in Monroe County theft cases.
Sentences were notably shorter than many other counties—a median of 79 days with an average of about eight months. However, probation averaged over three years, much longer than statewide norms. Jail confinement was high at 42.5% of cases, the most striking sentencing feature. Notably, 56.7% of defendants retained private attorneys, substantially higher than most Florida counties, likely reflecting the Keys' demographic profile.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 643 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 31.6% — above 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 — 80.0% of 240 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 240 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 372 | 3.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 63 | 2.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Monroe County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 80.0% based on 240 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.9% 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 Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.0 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
39.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 54.2% retain private counsel (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 85.4% | 0.5% |
| Black | 31 | 64.5% | 3.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 224 | 77.2% | 1.8% | 4.7 months |
| 2024 | 277 | 77.3% | 0.0% | 7.1 months |
| 2025 | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% | 8.0 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 257 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 246 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 206 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 26 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
| Fraud | 171 | 72.5% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 240 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 240 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com