Stolen Property Sentencing in Sarasota County

We analyzed 130 convicted Stolen Property cases in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 6 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (1 year, 7 months)
$500.00
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($315.52)
36.9%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (38.0%)
33.8%
Probation Only
130 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
9.1 months
1 year, 9 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.9 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500.00
$500.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500.00
The average sentence for Stolen Property in Sarasota County is 1 year, 6 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Sarasota County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 36.9% 38.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 21.5% 28.1%
Probation Only 33.8% 23.8%
Average Sentence 1 year, 6 months 1 year, 7 months
Average Fine $500.00 $315.52
Average Probation 3.0 years 3.6 years
Average Court Costs $901.35 $739.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $968.68 $7,816

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 47 3.9 years N/A
County Jail 29 6.7 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Sarasota County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 8,636 15 days $570.59
Drug Possession 7,229 6.2 months $2,264
Other 2,728 6.5 months $1,363
Larceny / Theft 2,456 4.2 months $463.16
DUI 2,228 3.2 months $1,006

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 130 convicted Stolen Property cases in Sarasota County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 7 months.
0.8% of convicted Stolen Property defendants in Sarasota County received a fine, averaging $500.00. Court costs average $901.35 additionally. Restitution averages $968.68 in cases where it is ordered.
Sarasota County's average sentence of 1 year, 6 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 7 months. The prison rate is 36.9% locally vs 38.0% statewide. The average fine is $500.00 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 130 Stolen Property cases in Sarasota 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 · 130 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026