Robbery in Desoto County, Florida
14 cases (2023-2025) · Desoto County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Desoto County's robbery prosecutions result in convictions in every case, based on a small sample of 14. All defendants received guilty verdicts with no dismissals, acquittals, or withheld adjudications—outcomes far more severe than the statewide averages of 1.5% dismissal and 7.6% withheld adjudication. This 100% conviction rate reflects the serious nature of robbery and the strength of the cases prosecuted.
Prison sentences dominate: 85.7% of convicted defendants face incarceration, with an average sentence exceeding eight years and a median of nearly five years. Probation sentences average two years. Most defendants rely on public defenders (71.4%), indicating limited private counsel representation.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 14 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 100.0% of 14 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 14 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 12 | 8.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Desoto County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Desoto County?
The guilty rate is 100.0% based on 14 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Desoto County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Desoto County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.3 years, with an average fine of $176 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
71.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 5 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 3 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 2 |
Related Charges in Desoto County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 540 | 42.4% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 442 | 75.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 122 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 74 | 86.5% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 92 | 75.0% | 1.1% |
| Sex Offense | 87 | 98.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 69 | 85.5% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 36 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Desoto County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 14 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/desoto
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Desoto 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 · 14 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com