Larceny / Theft in Osceola County, Florida
788 cases (2025) · Osceola County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Osceola County's 787 larceny cases showed notably lenient handling. The guilty rate of 64.3% was the lowest among peer counties, paired with 29.0% withheld adjudication and 2.8% dismissals, exceeding the statewide 1.7% average. Withheld adjudication preserved records from formal conviction, a substantial protection. Diversion remained underutilized at 1.3% versus statewide 8.7%, but overall outcomes favored defendants compared to Marion or Nassau.
Sentences were the lightest in the group: median 44.5 days, average 124.2 days. Prison confinement was just 3.4%, the lowest among peers. Probation averaged 400.4 days, and private attorney representation was relatively strong at 8.8%, suggesting stronger defendant resources than higher-volume counties.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Osceola County makes it in front of a judge. Of 965 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 61.5% — 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 — 64.6% of 788 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 788 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 | 1,386 | 2.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 99 | 2.6 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 3 | 1 year, 7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Osceola County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Osceola County?
The guilty rate is 64.6% based on 788 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Osceola County?
Adjudication is withheld in 28.9% 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 Osceola County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.2 months, with an average fine of $232 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.9% 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 | 516 | 65.1% | 1.7% |
| Black | 242 | 65.7% | 2.9% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 653 | 57.3% | 1.5% | 4.2 months |
| 2024 | 781 | 57.9% | 2.3% | 5.4 months |
| 2025 | 788 | 64.6% | 2.8% | 4.2 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 796 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 777 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 622 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 26 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Osceola County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,554 | 57.5% | 1.0% |
| Drug Possession | 598 | 75.9% | 2.2% |
| DUI | 463 | 80.8% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 421 | 55.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 316 | 60.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 345 | 74.5% | 3.8% |
| Trespassing | 286 | 68.9% | 11.5% |
| Sex Offense | 237 | 92.0% | 2.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Osceola County, Florida (2025). Based on 788 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/osceola
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Osceola 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 · 788 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com