Stolen Property in Orange County, Florida
53 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Orange County showed the most lenient outcomes for stolen property charges among counties reviewed. The dismissal rate of 1.9% matched the statewide average, but withheld adjudication occurred in 17% of cases, above the statewide 13%, and diversion was available in 5.7% compared to 3.2% statewide. The guilty rate of 73.6% was the lowest in this group, suggesting either more prosecutorial discretion or stronger defense presentations in Orange County cases.
Sentences were correspondingly lighter: the average was approximately 1.1 years, with only 26.4% of defendants sentenced to prison and 50.9% to county jail. The median of 165 days indicates most cases resolved with jail rather than prison terms. Public defenders represented 56.6% of defendants, reflecting a broad economic cross-section of the county's stolen property caseload.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 70 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 67.1% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.6% of 53 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 53 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 | 64 | 3.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 31 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 24 | 79.2% | 4.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 64.9% | 8.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 31 | 71.0% | 0.0% | 8.0 months |
| 2025 | 53 | 73.6% | 1.9% | 1 year, 1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 95 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 22 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 3 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,248 | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,290 | 65.2% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,001 | 56.9% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,533 | 37.8% | 8.5% |
| DUI | 1,432 | 54.7% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 1,251 | 59.0% | 9.0% |
| Battery | 1,333 | 44.3% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,190 | 56.6% | 4.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 73.6% based on 53 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.0% 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 Orange County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 1 months, with an average fine of $100 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
56.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 53 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 53 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com