Larceny / Theft in Wakulla County, Florida
133 cases (2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, larceny and theft defendants in Wakulla County had a 72.9% guilty conviction rate with 17.3% adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate of 3.0% exceeded the statewide average of 1.7% by 1.3 percentage points, indicating better pretrial outcomes than most counties. However, diversion was entirely unavailable (0.0% versus 8.5% statewide), suggesting the State Attorney offers no alternative to prosecution.
Jail was the dominant sanction (56.4% of defendants), while prison affected 18.0%. Average sentence among confined defendants was 355.8 days (11.7 months), with a median of just 54 days. Average probation ran 968.3 days (2.7 years). Fines averaged $256.57. Public defenders represented 57.1% of defendants—among the highest public defender proportions across all counties—reflecting limited private resources in the county.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 248 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.3% — 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 — 72.9% of 133 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 133 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 | 176 | 3.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 37 | 3.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Wakulla County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 72.9% based on 133 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.3% 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 Wakulla County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 11.8 months, with an average fine of $257 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
57.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.8% 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 | 88 | 78.4% | 4.5% |
| Black | 38 | 68.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 66.1% | 3.6% | 9.1 months |
| 2024 | 121 | 64.5% | 19.0% | 6.5 months |
| 2025 | 133 | 72.9% | 3.0% | 11.8 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 | 126 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 105 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 72 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 63 | 55.6% | 14.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
| Trespassing | 72 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 6.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Wakulla County, Florida (2025). Based on 133 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 133 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com