Stolen Property in Seminole County, Florida
41 cases (2025) · Seminole County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, stolen property cases in Seminole County resulted in conviction or adjudication withheld in 95.2 percent of outcomes—73.2 percent guilty findings and 22.0 percent withheld adjudications (above the statewide average of 13.0 percent). No cases were dismissed, compared to the statewide rate of 1.9 percent, and diversion programs resolved only 2.4 percent. Seminole County's prosecution strategy strongly favored conviction with frequent use of withheld adjudication.
Sentences averaged 766 days (about 2.1 years) with a median of 367 days (about one year). Prison and jail sentences were equally distributed at 17.1 percent each. Public defenders represented 70.7 percent of defendants, with only 17.1 percent having private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Seminole County makes it in front of a judge. Of 77 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.8% — 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 — 73.2% of 41 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 41 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 | 31 | 3.3 years |
| County Jail | 16 | 5.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Seminole 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 | 20 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 65.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 61.2% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 29 | 62.1% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| 2025 | 41 | 73.2% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 107 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 11 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Seminole County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,962 | 46.1% | 1.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,206 | 54.2% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 1,162 | 66.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 632 | 65.5% | 0.5% |
| Other | 526 | 54.0% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 519 | 55.1% | 1.2% |
| Trespassing | 282 | 77.7% | 2.5% |
| Probation Violation | 373 | 21.2% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Seminole County?
The guilty rate is 73.2% based on 41 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Seminole County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.0% 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 Seminole County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
70.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 17.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Seminole County, Florida (2025). Based on 41 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/seminole
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Seminole 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 · 41 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com