Stolen Property in Pinellas County, Florida
122 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Pinellas County emphasizes formal conviction in stolen property cases in 2025. The guilty rate reached 84.4%, while withheld adjudication appeared in only 8.2% of cases — well below the statewide 13.0%. Dismissals occurred in 3.3% of cases. This outcome pattern reflects a prosecution approach prioritizing adjudicated guilt rather than record-protection alternatives, resulting in permanent convictions in the substantial majority of cases.
Sentences are moderate in length. The average sentence was 2.7 years, with median notably lower at 1 year — indicating a significant share of shorter sentences. Jail confinement was the primary form at 38.5%, with prison at 27.0%, totaling 65.5% incarceration. The small private counsel representation (4.1%) suggests predominantly economically disadvantaged defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 563 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.0% — in line with 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 — 84.4% of 122 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 122 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 | 168 | 5.1 years |
| County Jail | 125 | 5.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Pinellas 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 | 83 | 86.7% | 3.6% |
| Black | 25 | 84.0% | 4.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 | 74.1% | 4.8% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 143 | 82.5% | 4.2% | 4.2 years |
| 2025 | 122 | 84.4% | 3.3% | 2.7 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 370 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 46 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 10 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,868 | 75.7% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,405 | 14.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,465 | 78.3% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,355 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,554 | 85.7% | 4.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,453 | 75.0% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,043 | 54.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,579 | 78.0% | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 84.4% based on 122 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.2% 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 Pinellas County?
The average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $145 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
9.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 122 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/pinellas
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 122 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com