Robbery in Charlotte County, Florida
Robbery in Charlotte County results in conviction at an exceptionally high rate. Of 20 cases, 90 percent resulted in guilty verdicts with no acquittals or dismissals. This stands sharply against statewide patterns: Florida's robbery cases see dismissals in 1.5 percent of cases, while Charlotte County had none. The withheld adjudication outcome, used statewide in 8.2 percent of robbery cases, does not appear in Charlotte County's data. Only one case involved diversion, well below the statewide 1.2 percent rate. These outcomes suggest Charlotte County prosecutors pursue robbery charges aggressively and secure convictions at rates substantially higher than the state average.
Sentences in Charlotte County reflect robbery's severity. Defendants averaged 4,548 days in prison, with a median near identical at 4,566 days. Eighty-five percent were confined to prison rather than probation or alternative sentences. Average probation terms stretched to 3,207 days for those not incarcerated. One-quarter of defendants had private attorneys; the remainder relied on public defense. The combination of near-universal conviction, lengthy confinement, and limited diversion availability means robbery charges in this county typically result in substantial prison time.
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Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 17 | 12.5 years |
Counsel Analysis
Demographics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.6 years |
| 2024 | 9 | 88.9% | 0.0% | 13.9 years |
| 2025 | 5 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 16.8 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 5 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 5 |
| Felony | Life | 4 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
| NULL | NULL | 2 |
| Felony | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Charlotte County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 5,000 | 64.1% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 3,831 | 92.7% | 0.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,127 | 85.5% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,003 | 97.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 910 | 74.9% | 1.8% |
| Other | 826 | 76.3% | 0.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 655 | 89.3% | 0.5% |
| Trespassing | 454 | 93.0% | 0.2% |
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About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Charlotte 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 · 20 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026