Stolen Property in Pasco County, Florida

59 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

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.

59
Total Cases (2025)
91.5%
Guilty Rate
6.8%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 2.0% statewide, 2025
1 year, 9 months
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
91.5% (54)
Withheld
6.8% (4)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 91.5% of 59 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 59 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

1 year, 9 months
Avg Sentence
1 year
Median Sentence
3.6 years
Avg Probation
$126
Avg Fine
22.0%
Prison Rate
18.6%
Jail Rate

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
42
Public Defender
90.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
10
Private Attorney
90.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
7
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
100.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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%
1.7%
Under 21
16.9%
21-29
33.9%
30-39
16.9%
40-49
28.8%
50-59
1.7%
60+

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
Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 200
Misdemeanor First Degree 7
Felony Third Degree 2
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%
III Getting Help

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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