Larceny / Theft in Suwannee County, Florida
64 cases (2025) · Suwannee County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, larceny and theft charges in Suwannee County resulted in guilty verdicts in 90.6% of the 64 cases, with withheld adjudication in 9.4%—a combined conviction rate of 100%. No dismissals, acquittals, or diversions occurred, indicating Suwannee's prosecutors bring charges with extreme confidence in conviction and courts are unlikely to grant alternative resolution.
Confinement was significant. Prison incarceration occurred in 23.4% of convictions and jail in 23.4%, with a median sentence of 334 days and average of 586 days. Probation averaged 1,016 days. Public defenders represented 35.9% of defendants and private counsel 4.7%, indicating a predominantly low-income caseload. The complete absence of diversion—compared to the statewide average of 8.5%—suggests Suwannee offers no pre-trial diversion programs for theft.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 90.6% of 64 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 64 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 51 | 3.2 years |
| County Jail | 41 | 3.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Suwannee County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Suwannee County?
The guilty rate is 90.6% based on 64 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Suwannee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.4% 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 Suwannee County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 7 months, with an average fine of $133 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
35.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.7% 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 | 44 | 95.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 17 | 88.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 | 92.4% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 71 | 98.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2025 | 64 | 90.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 87 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 75 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 35 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Suwannee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 247 | 92.3% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 121 | 87.6% | 0.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 38 | 86.8% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 124 (2023-2025) | 83.9% | 3.2% |
| Other | 32 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 43 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 74 (2023-2025) | 93.2% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Suwannee County, Florida (2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/suwannee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Suwannee 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 · 64 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com