Stolen Property in Pasco County, Florida
59 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County prosecuted stolen property charges with severity approaching Alachua's extremes. The 91.5% guilty rate was exceptionally high, and dismissals and diversion were both zero—eliminating alternative pathways entirely. Withheld adjudications occurred in only 6.8%, far below the statewide 13.0% average, leaving 91.5% of defendants with permanent convictions. This punitive approach reflected the circuit's prosecution priorities.
Sentences averaged 621 days with a median of 366 days. Prison confinement occurred in 22.0% of cases, and jail in 18.6%. Public defenders appeared in 71.2% of cases, indicating most defendants lacked private counsel. The combination of high guilt rates, eliminated diversions, and limited private representation created an exceptionally harsh prosecution environment.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 91.5% of 59 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 98 | 3.1 years |
| County Jail | 38 | 7.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Pasco 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 | 58 | 91.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 97.1% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| 2024 | 82 | 97.6% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| 2025 | 59 | 91.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 200 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 91.5% based on 59 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.8% 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 Pasco County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 9 months, with an average fine of $126 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
71.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 16.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 59 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 59 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com