Embezzlement Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 141 convicted Embezzlement cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

1 year, 10 months
Average Sentence
141 convicted cases
$349.68
Average Fine
2.8% received a fine
52.5%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
19.9%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
6.0 months
1 year, 3 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$307.14
$342.86
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$385.39
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Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 74 52.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 39 27.7%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 28 19.9%
Fined 4 2.8%

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted Embezzlement cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Hillsborough 93 1 year, 3 months $0.00 67.7% 30.1%

Facing Embezzlement Charges in Florida?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 141 convicted Embezzlement cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 10 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 1 year, 3 months. 52.5% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
2.8% of convicted Embezzlement defendants received a fine, with an average of $349.68. The median fine is $342.86. Court costs average $958.64 on top of fines.
52.5% of convicted Embezzlement defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 27.7% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 19.9% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

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 141 Embezzlement cases 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. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 141 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026