Vehicle Theft in Franklin County, Florida
14 cases (2023-2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Franklin County's 14 vehicle theft cases show a high rate of withheld adjudications at 21.4 percent, well above the statewide 13.1 percent average, while dismissals are entirely absent. Only 64.3 percent result in guilty verdicts, the lowest guilty rate in the vehicle theft sample, yet the county pursues alternative outcomes aggressively rather than dismissing cases.
Sentences are among the longest in the vehicle theft category, averaging over 13 months with a median approaching seven months. Nearly 71 percent of defendants receive jail sentences, the highest rate in this charge across the sample. Average probation extends over two years. Over half are represented by public defenders in this small rural county.
Figures cover 14 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 — 64.3% of 14 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 14 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 | 10 | 6.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 4.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Franklin 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 | 12 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 10.7 months |
| 2025 | 6 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 14 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% |
| Drug Possession | 212 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 126 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 54 | 68.5% | 1.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 94 (2023-2025) | 73.4% | 2.1% |
| Trespassing | 77 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 64.3% based on 14 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.4% 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 Franklin County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 1 months, with an average fine of $100 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
57.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Franklin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 14 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 14 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com