Stolen Property in St. Johns County, Florida
19 cases (2023-2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
St. Johns County handles stolen property cases with high conviction rates. The 89.5% guilty rate emphasizes convictions on record, as the county pursues formal adjudication rather than withheld findings—0% of cases result in withheld adjudication compared to the statewide average of 12.9%. This suggests the local State Attorney prioritizes recorded convictions. The 5.3% dismissal rate slightly exceeds the statewide average of 2.2%, reflecting the county's overall enforcement stance.
Defendants convicted of stolen property in St. Johns County face substantial sentences. The average sentence is 681.5 days, with over one-third receiving jail time and one-fifth receiving prison sentences. Probation averages nearly 1,409 days, extending supervision well beyond release. Public defenders and private attorneys represent defendants equally at roughly 37% and 26% respectively.
Figures cover 19 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 89.5% of 19 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 19 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 7 | 8.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 3.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in St. Johns County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 80.0% | 10.0% | 10.5 months |
| 2025 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 19 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 833 | 59.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 599 | 59.4% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 612 | 61.4% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 592 | 42.9% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 284 | 77.1% | 4.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 89.5% based on 19 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% of cases (2023-2025). 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 St. Johns County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $278 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
36.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in St. Johns County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 19 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 19 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com