Stolen Property Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 5,353 convicted Stolen Property 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, 7 months
Average Sentence
5,353 convicted cases
$315.52
Average Fine
17.7% received a fine
38.0%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
23.8%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
6.0 months
1 year, 2 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$132.00
$231.28
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500.00
Facing Stolen Property charges? The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months. A defense attorney can work to reduce your sentence or negotiate alternative sentencing — free consultation.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 2,036 38.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 1,503 28.1%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 1,276 23.8%
Fined 950 17.7%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Felony 4,574 1 year, 9 months $334.44 43.4% 25.3% 3.7 years
Misdemeanor 588 15 days $158.54 0.0% 47.4% 8.1 months
NULL 191 1 year, 2 months $470.36 27.2% 35.6% 2.8 years

Sentencing by County

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

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Hillsborough 754 10.9 months $450.00 22.8% 38.2%
Pinellas 402 2.3 years $144.75 41.3% 31.1%
Duval 382 2.2 years $100.00 51.3% 30.4%
Volusia 345 1 year, 1 months $0.00 36.2% 35.9%
Miami-Dade 277 1 year, 6 months $473.75 26.4% 26.4%
Broward 276 1 year $0.00 30.8% 22.8%
Palm Beach 258 1 year, 3 months $250.00 31.8% 50.8%
Marion 211 1 year, 11 months $205.12 53.1% 23.7%
Pasco 208 1 year, 6 months $125.72 46.6% 17.8%
Polk 160 1 year, 4 months $219.18 34.4% 24.4%
Manatee 151 1 year, 5 months $157.14 33.1% 15.2%
St. Lucie 151 1 year, 6 months $270.00 60.3% 13.9%
Sarasota 130 1 year, 6 months $500.00 36.9% 21.5%
Escambia 116 6.7 months $444.50 19.8% 15.5%
Seminole 113 12.0 months $0.00 31.9% 9.7%
Orange 108 11.3 months $100.00 29.6% 56.5%
Bay 106 1 year, 2 months $647.55 44.3% 7.5%
Alachua 100 3.0 years $137.11 74.0% 13.0%
Leon 91 1 year, 11 months $0.00 39.6% 54.9%
Lee 84 1 year, 3 months $0.00 31.0% 19.0%
Martin 75 4.9 years $0.00 54.7% 6.7%
Okaloosa 64 2.9 months $0.00 7.8% 15.6%
Lake 62 1 year, 1 months $258.33 32.3% 29.0%
Putnam 55 2.8 years $0.00 69.1% 5.5%
Clay 54 3.7 years $518.00 46.3% 53.7%
Santa Rosa 51 1 year, 9 months $435.68 56.9% 23.5%
Brevard 50 1 year, 1 months $0.00 32.0% 36.0%
Hernando 40 2.7 years $353.12 55.0% 17.5%
Osceola 33 7.9 months $52.50 21.2% 72.7%
Citrus 32 2.9 years $0.00 59.4% 15.6%
Collier 32 3.0 years $100.00 37.5% 12.5%
Sumter 30 1 year, 10 months $816.00 60.0% 10.0%
Okeechobee 29 1 year, 4 months $750.00 34.5% 24.1%
Bradford 27 5.8 years $0.00 92.6% 7.4%
Charlotte 25 2.5 years $0.00 56.0% 20.0%
Highlands 24 1 year, 4 months $251.12 37.5% 4.2%
Columbia 21 1 year, 5 months $460.00 33.3% 4.8%

Facing Stolen Property Charges in Florida?

The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months, but outcomes depend on your specific circumstances. A defense attorney can review your case and fight for the best possible result. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 5,353 convicted Stolen Property cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 7 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 1 year, 2 months. 38.0% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
17.7% of convicted Stolen Property defendants received a fine, with an average of $315.52. The median fine is $231.28. Court costs average $739.55 on top of fines.
38.0% of convicted Stolen Property defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 28.1% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 23.8% 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 5,353 Stolen Property 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 · 5,353 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026