Stolen Property Sentencing in Manatee County

We analyzed 151 convicted Stolen Property 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.

1 year, 5 months

Average Sentence

Near statewide avg (1 year, 7 months)

$157.14

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($315.52)

33.1%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (38.0%)

43.0%

Probation Only

151 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

0 year, 12 months

3.2 years

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

5.4 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$25.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$25.00

The average sentence for Stolen Property in Manatee County is 1 year, 5 months. 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)	33.1%	38.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	15.2%	28.1%
Probation Only	43.0%	23.8%
Average Sentence	1 year, 5 months	1 year, 7 months
Average Fine	$157.14	$315.52
Average Probation	3.3 years	3.6 years
Average Court Costs	$575.30	$739.55
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$1,687	$7,816

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	50	4.1 years	N/A
County Jail	23	7.8 months	$2.50

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 151 convicted Stolen Property cases in Manatee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 5 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 7 months.

4.6% of convicted Stolen Property defendants in Manatee County received a fine, averaging $157.14. Court costs average $575.30 additionally. Restitution averages $1,687 in cases where it is ordered.

Manatee County's average sentence of 1 year, 5 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 7 months. The prison rate is 33.1% locally vs 38.0% statewide. The average fine is $157.14 locally vs $315.52 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 151 Stolen Property 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 · 151 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026