Vehicle Theft in Brevard County, Florida
64 cases (2023-2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Vehicle theft cases in Brevard County result in convictions or withheld adjudications in 93.7 percent of cases, with zero dismissals and no diversion programs available. The withheld adjudication rate of 20.3 percent exceeds the statewide average of 13.1 percent, suggesting prosecutors prefer this outcome over formal conviction when evidence is sufficient to satisfy guilt but conviction is not pursued.
Sentences are substantial, averaging about 11 months with a median of 255 days. One in five defendants receive prison sentences, and more than half receive jail. About 27 percent are represented by public defenders, indicating either higher private counsel rates or a mix of representation in this moderate-sized county. The data reflects vehicle theft as a more serious offense than minor property crimes.
Figures cover 64 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Vehicle Theft charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 279 prosecutor decisions on Vehicle Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.7% — below the 42.4% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.4% of 64 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 64 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 | 33 | 5.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 2.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2024 | 25 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 7.3 months |
| 2025 | 25 | 68.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 64 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 73.4% based on 64 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 20.3% 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 Brevard County?
The average sentence is 11.1 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
26.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.7% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Brevard County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 64 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com