Robbery in Orange County, Florida
167 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, robbery charges in Orange County resulted in guilty verdicts in 65.3% of the 167 cases, substantially lower than Charlotte County's rate. Adjudication withheld occurred in 21%—far above the 8.1% statewide average—while the dismissal rate of 2.4% was marginally above the 1.7% statewide baseline. This county shows greater use of withheld adjudication and slightly higher case dismissal than the state average.
Confinement was imposed in 79% of cases, with prison at 45.5% and jail at 33.5%. The average sentence was 1,501 days—approximately 4 years—and the median was 619 days. Probation averaged nearly 3.3 years when imposed. Public defenders represented 51.5% of defendants compared to 24.6% private attorneys, indicating stronger public defense involvement.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 263 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 60.5% — above the 43.3% 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 — 65.3% of 167 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 167 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 | 240 | 7.0 years |
| County Jail | 148 | 6.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Orange County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 65.3% based on 167 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.0% 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 Robbery in Orange County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.1 years, with an average fine of $250 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 24.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 117 | 68.4% | 1.7% |
| White | 48 | 56.2% | 4.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 72.0% | 4.0% | 5.3 years |
| 2024 | 164 | 68.9% | 4.3% | 4.6 years |
| 2025 | 167 | 65.3% | 2.4% | 4.1 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 134 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 133 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 108 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 106 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,244 | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,283 | 65.4% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,003 | 56.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,532 | 38.0% | 8.6% |
| DUI | 1,390 | 56.0% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,249 | 59.0% | 8.8% |
| Battery | 1,319 | 44.7% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,182 | 56.9% | 4.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 167 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 167 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com