Stolen Property in Nassau County, Florida

Stolen property cases in Nassau County result in conviction at exceptionally high rates. Seventy-six percent of defendants are found guilty, compared to a statewide withheld adjudication rate of 13.6 percent. Nassau County shows no dismissals, acquittals, or diversion placements in this charge category, whereas statewide 2.2 percent of stolen property cases are dismissed. The 23.5 percent withheld adjudication rate in Nassau is significantly above the statewide average of 13.6 percent, suggesting the local State Attorney pursues these cases aggressively but the court sometimes avoids formal conviction when evidence or circumstances warrant it.

Sentences reflect the county's tough handling of the charge. Average confinement totals 305 days, with nearly half of defendants (47 percent) receiving either jail or prison time. About 18 percent see prison sentences while 29 percent serve jail time. Most defendants (41.2 percent) are represented by public defenders, with few able to retain private counsel. Probation commonly follows conviction, averaging 690 days, and defendants typically face 500-dollar fines.