Stolen Property in Brevard County, Florida
51 cases (2023-2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Brevard County prosecutes stolen property cases aggressively, with 80.4% resulting in guilty verdicts and only 2% dismissed. Adjudication withheld occurs in 15.7% of cases, above the statewide average of 12.9%, though diversion is absent entirely compared to 3.5% statewide. These patterns indicate Brevard County handles stolen property cases with minimal negotiated resolution, pursuing convictions or withheld adjudications rather than diversion programs.
Sentences are substantial. The median and average both exceed one year at 364 and 584 days respectively, indicating lengthy confinement. Prison time affects 31.4% of defendants while jail confinement affects 35.3%, making custody the most common outcome. Probation averages over three years at 1,344 days, extending supervision far beyond incarceration. Notably, only 27.4% of defendants in this dataset show counsel representation.
Figures cover 51 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 363 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.2% — below the 37.4% 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 — 80.4% of 51 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 18 | 6.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 16 | 2.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property 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 | 17 | 82.4% | 5.9% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 22 | 81.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 12 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 9.5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 51 |
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 Stolen Property in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 80.4% based on 51 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.7% 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 Stolen Property in Brevard County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
23.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Brevard County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 51 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/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 · 51 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com