Vehicle Theft in Baker County, Florida
21 cases (2023-2025) · Baker County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Baker County vehicle theft defendants experience the harshest possible outcomes: 100% conviction with zero diversion, withheld adjudication, or dismissal options. Though the sample size is small at 21 cases, the pattern indicates the local State Attorney treats vehicle theft as a non-negotiable prosecution priority, refusing all alternative resolutions.
Every defendant receives confinement, split between 42.9% prison and 57.1% jail sentences. Median confinement is 364 days. Public defenders handle 71% of cases, averaging 913 days of probation. The combination of universal conviction, mandatory confinement, and extended probation represents the state's most severe vehicle theft prosecution approach, providing defendants with virtually no favorable outcomes.
Figures cover 21 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 — 100.0% of 21 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 21 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 | 12 | 7.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 1 year, 7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Baker 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 | 21 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 10.0 months |
| 2024 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 year, 12 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 21 |
Related Charges in Baker County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 171 | 64.9% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 110 | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 115 | 50.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 141 (2023-2025) | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 101 (2023-2025) | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 97 (2023-2025) | 88.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 100.0% based on 21 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Baker 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 Vehicle Theft in Baker County?
The average sentence is 1 year (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
71.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.8% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Baker County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 21 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/baker
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Baker 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 · 21 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com