Stolen Property in Washington County, Florida

In Washington County, stolen property cases result in conviction or adjudication withheld in all 15 cases on record—a notably severe outcome pattern. The 86.7% guilty rate substantially exceeds statewide processing, and the 13.3% adjudication withheld rate matches the state average, meaning most defendants receive formal convictions. Washington County had zero dismissals and zero diversions, compared to statewide dismissal and diversion rates of 2.2% and 3.8% respectively. This suggests the local State Attorney's office pursues stolen property charges aggressively with minimal pretrial alternatives.

Confinement is common: 60% of defendants receive prison sentences and 26.7% receive jail time. The average sentence runs 693.5 days, with a median of 548 days, indicating substantial variation in case severity. Probation averaging 731 days typically accompanies these sentences. Most defendants rely on public defenders (46.7%), with private counsel in less than 7% of cases. Average fines of $572.49 add financial penalty to incarceration, creating a cumulative burden for convicted defendants.

0.0% of Stolen Property cases in Washington County are dismissed, and 13.3% receive adjudication withheld. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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15
Total Cases
86.7%
Guilty Rate
13.3%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
86.7% (13)
Withheld
13.3% (2)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence
1 year, 6 months
Median Sentence
2.0 years
Avg Probation
$572
Avg Fine
60.0%
Prison Rate
26.7%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 9 2.3 years
County Jail 4 1 year

Counsel Analysis

7
Public Defender
100.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Age Distribution

0.0%
Under 21
33.3%
21-29
40.0%
30-39
20.0%
40-49
6.7%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 15

Related Charges in Washington County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 726 80.3% 0.1%
Traffic Offense 400 55.5% 0.2%
Battery 297 81.8% 1.3%
Larceny / Theft 259 59.1% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 187 82.4% 0.0%
Other 162 67.3% 1.9%
Trespassing 107 85.0% 0.0%
DUI 91 91.2% 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Washington County?
The guilty rate is 86.7% based on 15 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Washington County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.3% of cases. 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 Washington County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $572.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
46.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.7% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Washington 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 · 15 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026