Larceny / Theft in Pasco County, Florida

1,266 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Pasco County secured guilty verdicts in 64.2% of 1,264 larceny cases. Dismissals at 1.1% were slightly lower than the statewide average of 1.7%. The county emphasized alternative outcomes: diversion programs were utilized in 13.8% of cases—well above the state average of 8.7%—while withheld adjudications (18.4%) surpassed statewide rates (15.6%), providing multiple paths away from formal conviction.

Despite lower rates of jail and prison confinement (21.6% and 10.3% respectively), average sentences reached 1.3 years—among the highest in the state. Average probation extended nearly two years, substantially exceeding typical terms. About 25.5% of defendants hired private counsel, the highest rate among comparable counties.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

1,266
Total Cases (2025)
64.5%
Guilty Rate
18.2%
Withheld Rate
1.1%
Dismissal Rate
● vs 1.7% statewide, 2025
1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
64.5% (817)
Withheld
18.2% (230)
Diversion
13.7% (173)
Dismissed
1.1% (14)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 64.5% of 1,266 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,266 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
7.0 months
Median Sentence
2.0 years
Avg Probation
$146
Avg Fine
10.4%
Prison Rate
22.2%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 797 4.7 months
State Prison Facility 375 3.4 years

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Pasco County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 64.5% based on 1,266 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 18.2% 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 Pasco County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $146 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

62.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 25.4% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

793
Public Defender
75.9% guilty · 1.6% dismissed
322
Private Attorney
40.7% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
78
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
84.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 1,020 65.3% 1.3%
Black 214 68.2% 0.5%
Not Available 12 8.3% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

8.4%
Under 21
15.7%
21-29
33.7%
30-39
20.3%
40-49
14.2%
50-59
7.7%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 1,101 71.6% 0.5% 11.0 months
2024 1,177 65.9% 0.5% 1 year, 10 months
2025 1,266 64.5% 1.1% 1 year, 3 months

Quarterly detail

0.3%
0.0%
0.9%
1.0%
0.3%
0.3%
1.0%
0.4%
0.6%
0.9%
2.0%
1.0%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 1,313
Felony Third Degree 1,201
Misdemeanor Second Degree 945
Felony Second Degree 63
Felony First Degree 22

Related Charges in Pasco County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,787 76.0% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,247 69.5% 0.8%
Battery 1,413 53.6% 2.7%
Other 753 54.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 784 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 717 96.0% 2.4%
Trespassing 512 74.6% 4.5%
Burglary 479 76.4% 2.7%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,266 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/pasco

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 1,266 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com