Vehicle Theft in Pasco County, Florida
92 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County prosecuted Vehicle Theft aggressively. Guilty convictions reached 75%, while dismissals were absent (0% versus 1.1% statewide). Withheld adjudication (17.4%) provided some defendants relief from a formal conviction record, but diversion opportunities remained limited (6.5% versus 2.8% statewide), restricting alternative pathways.
Sentences were substantially harsher. Confined convictions averaged 975 days (median 731 days), with 39.1% receiving prison time—the highest prison rate among jurisdictions reviewed. Among defendants with recorded counsel, over half relied on public defenders (55.4%), indicating economic constraints. Probation averaged approximately 2.5 years.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 75.0% of 92 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 92 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 153 | 3.1 years |
| County Jail | 70 | 8.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Pasco County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 75.0% based on 92 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.4% of cases (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 Pasco County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $126 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
55.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (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 | 70 | 74.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 21 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 90.2% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| 2024 | 129 | 86.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2025 | 92 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 328 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,787 | 76.0% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,247 | 69.5% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,413 | 53.6% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,266 | 64.5% | 1.1% |
| Other | 753 | 54.7% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 784 | 76.4% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 717 | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 512 | 74.6% | 4.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 92 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 92 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com