Robbery in Brevard County, Florida
63 cases (2023-2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Robbery charges in Brevard County result in conviction at high rates: 84.1% guilty verdicts and 6.3% adjudication withheld combine for 90.4% of cases ending in guilt findings. Notably, there are zero dismissals and zero diversion cases, with only a 3.2% acquittal rate, indicating cases that reach trial rarely result in acquittals. These outcomes exceed the statewide average guilty rate for robbery and reflect a prosecutorial approach pursuing charges aggressively through adjudication.
Robbery sentences in Brevard County are severe: an average of 1,416 days and median of 929 days. Prison confinement is the primary outcome at 50.8%, with jail used in 23.8% of cases. Public defenders represent 14.3% of defendants and private attorneys 12.7%. The lengthy sentences and high incarceration rates reflect robbery's serious nature.
Figures cover 63 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 192 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 6.2% — below the 43.4% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 84.1% of 63 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 63 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 32 | 5.5 years |
| County Jail | 15 | 5.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 73.3% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| 2024 | 27 | 85.2% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| 2025 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.0% | 3.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 63 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 84.1% based on 63 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.3% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Robbery in Brevard County?
The average sentence is 3.9 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
14.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 12.7% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Brevard County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 63 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 63 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com