Stolen Property in Martin County, Florida
77 cases (2023-2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Stolen property cases in Martin County end in conviction at notably high rates. The guilty verdict rate of 87 percent substantially exceeds the statewide pattern, while dismissals occur in only 1.3 percent of cases compared to 2.2 percent statewide. Adjudication withheld, which avoids a formal conviction record, happens in 10.4 percent of Martin County cases versus 13.6 percent statewide. Martin County offers no pre-trial diversion programs for this charge, unlike the statewide average of 3.8 percent of defendants accessing diversion. The local prosecution approach favors conviction outcomes over alternatives.
Sentencing in Martin County reflects the conviction-heavy pattern. The median sentence stretches to 1,369 days, while the average reaches 2,890 days, indicating some cases result in lengthy terms that pull the average upward. Prison confinement affects 53.2 percent of defendants, far exceeding jail confinement at 6.5 percent. Probation averages 1,260 days when imposed. Defense representation splits between public defenders at 28.6 percent and private attorneys at 33.8 percent, leaving a gap suggesting some defendants represent themselves or lack clear data on counsel status.
Figures cover 77 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 Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 72 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.3% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 87.0% of 77 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 77 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 | 41 | 8.8 years |
| County Jail | 5 | 8.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Martin 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 | 44 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| Black | 33 | 93.9% | 3.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 12.9 years |
| 2024 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| 2025 | 20 | 60.0% | 5.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 53 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 22 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 87.0% based on 77 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.4% 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 Martin County?
The average sentence is 7.9 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 33.8% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Martin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 77 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 77 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com