Battery in Lee County, Florida
717 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lee County resolved 717 battery cases with a 71.7% guilty verdict rate—substantially above Florida's typical outcomes. Adjudication withheld occurred in 13.7% of cases compared to the statewide average of 17.9%, and diversion to programs dropped to just 6.4% versus 10.2% statewide. These figures reflect a local prosecution strategy emphasizing conviction over alternative disposition, with dismissals (2.5%) remaining close to state levels.
Defendants here face significant sentences: an average of 578 days in custody plus 638 days probation, though the median 150-day sentence indicates concentration in shorter terms. Confinement splits evenly between jail (33.6%) and prison (10.5%). Notably, only 18.8% of defendants have public defender representation and 13.0% retain private counsel, suggesting a high proportion with other representation types or self-representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 10,471 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 75.6% — above the 53.9% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 71.7% of 717 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 717 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 688 | 4.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 162 | 5.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Lee County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 71.6% | 1.9% |
| Black | 171 | 71.9% | 4.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 632 | 70.3% | 2.2% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2024 | 611 | 74.8% | 1.5% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 717 | 71.7% | 2.5% | 1 year, 7 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1,281 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 582 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 86 |
| Felony | First Degree | 10 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 1 |
Related Charges in Lee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 4,039 | 67.2% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 2,117 | 77.4% | 0.1% |
| DUI | 1,301 | 98.9% | 0.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 913 | 82.4% | 0.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 686 | 84.0% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 456 | 83.3% | 5.9% |
| Other | 458 | 72.5% | 1.5% |
| Burglary | 267 | 74.5% | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 71.7% based on 717 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.7% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Battery in Lee County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
18.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 13.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 717 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/lee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Lee County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 717 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com