Stolen Property in Osceola County, Florida
45 cases (2023-2025) · Osceola County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Osceola County convicts in 66.7% of stolen property cases—the lowest rate among stolen property counties—with an 11.1% dismissal rate, nearly five times the statewide average of 2.2%. The county also uses diversion in 8.9% of cases, double the statewide average of 3.5%, indicating a substantial proportion of cases resolve outside formal adjudication. This outcome profile reflects either more conservative charging practices or stronger defense performance at trial.
Sentences are minimal, averaging 251 days with a median of four months, reflecting the lowest sentencing severity in stolen property cases. Over half of defendants (55.6%) serve jail time, while only 15.6% receive prison sentences, with the majority receiving probation averaging 827 days. The defendant population relies on public defenders for 22.2% of cases, modest representation overall, yet the combination of high dismissal and diversion rates with very short sentences indicates Osceola County's lenient approach to stolen property charges.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 45 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 66.7% of 45 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 45 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 25 | 3.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 2.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Osceola County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Osceola County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 45 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Osceola County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.7% 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 Osceola County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.4 months, with an average fine of $52 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
22.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.7% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 35 | 65.7% | 8.6% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 54.5% | 9.1% | 10.3 months |
| 2024 | 11 | 72.7% | 18.2% | 3.9 months |
| 2025 | 12 | 83.3% | 8.3% | 10.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 41 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 3 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Osceola County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,554 | 57.5% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 788 | 64.6% | 2.8% |
| Drug Possession | 598 | 75.9% | 2.2% |
| DUI | 463 | 80.8% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 421 | 55.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 316 | 60.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 345 | 74.5% | 3.8% |
| Trespassing | 286 | 68.9% | 11.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Osceola County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 45 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/osceola
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Osceola 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 · 45 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com