Stolen Property in Walton County, Florida
Stolen property cases in Walton County proceed very differently from the statewide pattern. The 39.3 percent dismissal rate towers above Florida's 2.2 percent average—a gap of 37.1 percentage points. When cases do result in guilty verdicts, which occurs in 60.7 percent of prosecutions, the State Attorney does not pursue adjudication withholding (0 percent versus 13.6 percent statewide) and never diverts defendants into pre-trial programs. This suggests Walton County's approach favors early case closure through dismissal or conviction without the intermediate outcomes available elsewhere in the state.
Defendants convicted in Walton County face moderate incarceration: 17.9 percent receive prison sentences and 32.1 percent receive jail time, with a median sentence of 274 days. The average probation term of 1,157 days (nearly 3.2 years) substantially exceeds the jail median, indicating supervision outlasts confinement for most convicted defendants. Fines average $343. Public defenders represent 71.4 percent of defendants, reflecting the economic composition of this small county's caseload of 28 defendants over the study period.
39.3% of Stolen Property cases in Walton County are dismissed — higher than Florida's statewide average of 2.4%. An attorney who works in Walton County can tell you if your case fits the dismissal pattern.
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Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 9 | 6.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 2.2 years |
Counsel Analysis
Demographics
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 | 24 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 9 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 11 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 7.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 26 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Walton County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,123 | 47.4% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2,407 | 47.7% | 20.8% |
| Drug Possession | 1,336 | 72.1% | 5.9% |
| DUI | 620 | 95.6% | 3.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 555 | 69.5% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 524 | 52.7% | 7.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 400 | 61.5% | 7.5% |
| Sex Offense | 230 | 70.0% | 15.7% |
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39.3% of Stolen Property cases in Walton County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Walton 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 · 28 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026