Stolen Property in Leon County, Florida
39 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Leon County processed stolen property cases with patterns similar to Duval in some respects but distinctly different in others. Like Duval, Leon saw zero dismissals and zero diversion programs, both well below statewide norms of 1.9% and 3.2% respectively. However, the guilty rate of 84.6% and withheld adjudication rate of 12.8% fell at or below statewide averages, suggesting slightly less aggressive prosecution outcomes than Duval.
Confinement strategies diverged sharply: while Duval sent 53.6% to prison, Leon confined only 30.8% to prison but sent 59% to county jail. This suggests Leon prioritizes local detention over state imprisonment. The median sentence of just 91 days contrasts sharply with the average of 1.6 years, indicating that most defendants received short jail terms while a few received years-long sentences.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 300 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 1.3% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 84.6% of 39 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 51 | 3.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 36 | 4.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Leon County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 86.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 17 | 82.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 70.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 22 | 86.4% | 9.1% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 39 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | Second Degree | 98 |
| NULL | First Degree | 2 |
| NULL | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 84.6% based on 39 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.8% 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 Stolen Property in Leon County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 12.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 39 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 39 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com