Larceny / Theft in Pasco County, Florida

Pasco County prosecutes larceny cases with notably higher conviction rates than the state average. The guilty rate of 66.7 percent, combined with a 19.8 percent withheld adjudication rate, means roughly 86 percent of cases result in a finding of guilt. The county's dismissal rate of 0.7 percent is significantly lower than the statewide average of 1.8 percent, suggesting the State Attorney pursues these cases aggressively. However, Pasco uses diversion programs at a higher rate than most counties—11.5 percent compared to 8.5 percent statewide—indicating some defendants can resolve cases outside the traditional conviction process.

Sentences in Pasco tend toward moderate custody terms, with 10.2 percent of defendants receiving prison time and 21.7 percent receiving jail time. The median sentence of 183 days reflects jail-length confinement for a significant portion of cases, though the higher average of 493.5 days shows some cases draw longer sentences. Probation is common, averaging 773 days. Most defendants are represented by public defenders (66.8 percent), suggesting financial constraints are typical for larceny defendants in this county. Average fines remain relatively low at $139.08.