Stolen Property in Collier County, Florida
33 cases (2023-2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Stolen property cases in Collier County result in conviction at notably high rates. Nearly 85 percent of defendants are found guilty, compared to a statewide withheld adjudication rate of 13.6 percent that Collier County matches at 12.1 percent. The county has no dismissals and no diversion outcomes in this charge category, standing well below the statewide diversion rate of 3.8 percent. Only 3 percent of cases end in acquittal. These outcomes suggest the State Attorney's office pursues stolen property cases aggressively and that defendants rarely escape adjudication through case dismissal or diversion programming.
Sentences reflect the conviction-heavy pattern. The average sentence spans nearly six years, with a median of about three years and four months. Confinement is common: 36.4 percent of defendants receive prison time and 12.1 percent receive jail sentences. Most defendants are represented by public defenders at 66.7 percent, with the remainder split between private counsel and other representation. The average probation term exceeds three years, and fines average one hundred dollars.
Figures cover 33 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 Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 71 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 59.2% — above 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 — 84.8% of 33 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 33 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 | 12 | 7.6 years |
| County Jail | 4 | 9.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Collier County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 87.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 8.9 years |
| 2024 | 7 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 4.1 years |
| 2025 | 15 | 73.3% | 0.0% | 4.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 27 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,234 | 43.4% | 29.3% |
| Drug Possession | 896 | 69.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 679 | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 501 | 58.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 371 | 56.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 387 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 84.8% based on 33 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.1% 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 Collier County?
The average sentence is 5.9 years, with an average fine of $100 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Collier County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 33 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 33 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com