Larceny / Theft Sentencing in Alachua County

We analyzed 1,832 convicted Larceny / Theft cases in Alachua 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 Alachua County judges sentence differently.

1 year
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (6.1 months)
$122.42
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($273.81)
27.9%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (12.4%)
11.8%
Probation Only
1,832 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.0 months
9.1 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.5 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$136.85
$136.85
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$136.85
The average sentence for Larceny / Theft in Alachua County is 1 year. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Alachua County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 27.9% 12.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 37.7% 44.7%
Probation Only 11.8% 18.4%
Average Sentence 1 year 6.1 months
Average Fine $122.42 $273.81
Average Probation 2.5 years 2.1 years
Average Court Costs $530.90 $555.48
Average Restitution (where ordered) $693.50 $7,572

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 686 4.3 months $97.97
State Prison Facility 513 3.2 years $137.29
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 1 3.4 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Alachua County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 2,574 1.1 months $151.44
Drug Possession 2,217 1 year $756.71
Battery 1,398 1 year $155.33
Other 987 1 year, 9 months $1,039
Resisting Officer 959 6.2 months $1,462

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,832 convicted Larceny / Theft cases in Alachua County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year. The statewide average is 6.1 months.
43.7% of convicted Larceny / Theft defendants in Alachua County received a fine, averaging $122.42. Court costs average $530.90 additionally. Restitution averages $693.50 in cases where it is ordered.
Alachua County's average sentence of 1 year compares to the statewide average of 6.1 months. The prison rate is 27.9% locally vs 12.4% statewide. The average fine is $122.42 locally vs $273.81 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 1,832 Larceny / Theft cases in Alachua 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 · 1,832 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026