Larceny / Theft in Nassau County, Florida
176 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Nassau County's 176 larceny cases produced the harshest outcomes among peer counties. Defendants convicted outright at 79.0% with 19.9% withheld adjudication, yielding 98.9% conviction-level outcomes. More striking: Nassau recorded zero dismissals and zero diversion cases—both falling far below statewide rates of 1.7% and 8.7% respectively. This combination indicates a prosecution-focused approach with minimal opportunity for case resolution short of conviction.
Sentences were notably severe: the median of 365 days represents a full year, with average sentences reaching 510.1 days and probation averaging 967.4 days (nearly three years). Prison confinement was 17.0% and jail 22.2%, lower than some counties but paired with substantially longer probation obligations. Representation was more balanced than Marion, with 46.0% public defenders and 6.8% private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 471 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.9% — 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 — 79.0% of 176 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 176 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 | 78 | 5.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 53 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Nassau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 76.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 53 | 83.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 139 | 79.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2024 | 132 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 11.1 months |
| 2025 | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 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 | 158 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 140 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 135 |
| Felony | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 64 | 85.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 79.0% based on 176 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.9% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $639 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
46.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 176 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 176 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com