Stolen Property in Palm Beach County, Florida
100 cases (2025) · Palm Beach County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, stolen property cases in Palm Beach County resolved with greater leniency than most counties: 64.0 percent resulted in guilty findings, 29.0 percent in withheld adjudications (more than double the statewide average of 13.0 percent), and only 1.0 percent in dismissals. Palm Beach County's heavy use of withheld adjudication as an alternative to conviction stands out, suggesting a more rehabilitative or pragmatic prosecution approach.
Sentences averaged 385 days (about 1.3 years) with a median of 99 days (about 3.3 months), among the shortest for this charge. While 55.0 percent of defendants received jail time, only 22.0 percent received prison sentences. Public defenders represented 78.0 percent of defendants, the highest rate statewide for stolen property charges.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Palm Beach County makes it in front of a judge. Of 197 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.8% — 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 — 64.0% of 100 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 100 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 | 132 | 3.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 82 | 3.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Palm Beach 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 | 67 | 71.6% | 1.5% |
| Black | 33 | 48.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 76.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2024 | 98 | 61.2% | 4.1% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 100 | 64.0% | 1.0% | 1 year |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 226 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 41 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 8 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Palm Beach County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 18,608 | 27.0% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5,544 | 11.7% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 3,574 | 68.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,182 | 63.8% | 0.5% |
| Battery | 2,689 | 45.0% | 0.5% |
| Trespassing | 2,271 | 69.7% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,091 | 61.8% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 1,691 | 95.6% | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Palm Beach County?
The guilty rate is 64.0% based on 100 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Palm Beach County?
Adjudication is withheld in 29.0% 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 Palm Beach County?
The average sentence is 1 year, with an average fine of $250 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
78.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Palm Beach County, Florida (2025). Based on 100 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/palm-beach
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Palm Beach 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 · 100 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com