Burglary Sentencing in Manatee County

We analyzed 681 convicted Burglary cases in Manatee County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Manatee County judges sentence differently.

3.1 years
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (2.5 years)
$30,430
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($414.44)
55.8%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (50.1%)
20.6%
Probation Only
681 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 year
3.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$1,025
$1,100
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$50,000
The average sentence for Burglary in Manatee County is 3.1 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Manatee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 55.8% 50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 16.7% 26.6%
Probation Only 20.6% 18.6%
Average Sentence 3.1 years 2.5 years
Average Fine $30,430 $414.44
Average Probation 2.7 years 3.1 years
Average Court Costs $592.02 $1,090
Average Restitution (where ordered) $4,067 $10,766

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 380 5.3 years $795.00
County Jail 114 8.7 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Manatee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 11,818 6 days $315.95
Drug Possession 4,668 6.6 months $2,469
Larceny / Theft 2,116 5.0 months $104.25
Other 1,445 8.3 months $316.79
Battery 1,436 10.3 months $148.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 681 convicted Burglary cases in Manatee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.1 years. The statewide average is 2.5 years.
0.7% of convicted Burglary defendants in Manatee County received a fine, averaging $30,430. Court costs average $592.02 additionally. Restitution averages $4,067 in cases where it is ordered.
Manatee County's average sentence of 3.1 years compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 55.8% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $30,430 locally vs $414.44 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 681 Burglary cases in Manatee County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 681 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026