Stolen Property in Volusia County, Florida
107 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Volusia County's stolen property outcomes in 2025 track moderately above statewide guilt and withholding patterns. The guilty rate was 80.4%, and withheld adjudication reached 15.0% versus 13.0% statewide. Dismissals were minimal at 2.8%, and diversion programs appeared in fewer than 1% of cases. These outcomes indicate a predominantly conviction-oriented approach with limited pretrial exits, though withheld adjudications provide record protection in a meaningful share of cases.
Sentences average 2.1 years, with median at 1 year. Prison confinement was notably prevalent at 41.1% — higher than most comparable counties — with an additional 30.8% in jail, totaling 71.9% incarceration. The overwhelmingly public-defender-represented caseload at 74.8% versus only 10.3% private counsel strongly suggests an economically disadvantaged defendant population.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 80.4% of 107 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 107 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 | 127 | 3.0 years |
| County Jail | 125 | 2.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Volusia 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 | 82 | 82.9% | 3.7% |
| Black | 24 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 66.7% | 2.4% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 125 | 74.4% | 2.4% | 9.8 months |
| 2025 | 107 | 80.4% | 2.8% | 2.1 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 | 254 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 97 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 6 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,058 | 15.7% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,517 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,037 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 2,011 | 49.0% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,690 | 65.9% | 2.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,440 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 579 | 86.0% | 4.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 80.4% based on 107 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.0% 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 Volusia County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
74.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 107 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 107 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com