Stolen Property in Hernando County, Florida
55 cases (2023-2025) · Hernando County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Hernando County uses diversion programs extensively for stolen property cases, offering them in 21.8% of cases compared to the statewide average of 3.5%. No dismissals are recorded, departing from the statewide 2.2%, and the withheld adjudication rate of 9.1% falls below the statewide 12.9%. The guilty rate of 63.6% reflects convictions and withheld adjudications. The acquittal rate of 5.5% is notable among this category of cases.
Hernando imposes heavier sentences than Broward for stolen property convictions. Forty percent receive prison sentences averaging 3.8 years, with 12.7% receiving jail. The median prison sentence of 3.5 years reflects consistent custody lengths. Probation periods average 2.7 years. Most defendants with recorded counsel use public defenders at 43.6%.
Figures cover 55 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 Hernando County makes it in front of a judge. Of 64 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 21.9% — 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 — 63.6% of 55 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 55 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 | 22 | 4.8 years |
| County Jail | 7 | 7.9 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Hernando 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 | 47 | 61.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 63.2% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| 2024 | 24 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| 2025 | 12 | 41.7% | 0.0% | 3.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 55 |
Related Charges in Hernando County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,104 | 70.0% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 601 | 52.7% | 1.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 839 | 73.8% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 441 | 54.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 419 | 63.0% | 2.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 286 | 75.5% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 228 | 88.2% | 1.3% |
| DUI | 226 | 97.3% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Hernando County?
The guilty rate is 63.6% based on 55 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Hernando County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.1% 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 Hernando County?
The average sentence is 3.8 years, with an average fine of $353 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
43.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Hernando County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 55 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/hernando
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hernando 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 · 55 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com