Vehicle Theft in Hendry County, Florida
36 cases (2023-2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Vehicle theft in Hendry County represents the most punitive approach: 91.9% guilty rate with 2.7% withheld adjudication—far below statewide (13.1%). Zero dismissals and zero acquittals indicate cases surviving screening result in guilty findings without exception. Diversion at 5.4% provides the only alternative pathway but is inadequate to offset the severity of other outcomes. This State Attorney prioritizes maximum accountability for vehicle theft.
Sentences are the longest of all vehicle theft counties: average 947 days (2.6 years), median 731 days. Probation extends 1,013 days (2.8 years). Prison receives 32.4% and jail 18.9%. Public defenders represent 54.1%; only 8.1% retain private counsel. Defendants face sustained incarceration and extended supervision, with the least favorable outcomes in the state.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 36 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 — 91.7% of 36 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 36 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 12 | 3.8 years |
| County Jail | 6 | 5.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Hendry County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 91.7% based on 36 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.8% 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 Hendry County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.7 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| 2024 | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
| 2025 | 19 | 89.5% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 36 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 695 | 57.4% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 373 | 77.5% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 118 | 77.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 149 | 67.8% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 112 | 69.6% | 0.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Hendry County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 36 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 36 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com