Battery in Lee County, Florida

1,752
Total Cases
69.5%
Guilty Rate
16.7%
Withheld Rate
1.8%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 1,752 Battery cases in Lee County (2023-2025), 69.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 16.7% had adjudication withheld, and 1.8% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 3 months. 11.5% of defendants retained private counsel while 20.3% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
69.5% (1,217)
Withheld
16.7% (293)
Diversion
7.1% (125)
Dismissed
1.8% (31)
Acquitted
2.1% (36)

Sentencing Breakdown

1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence
5.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 11 months
Avg Probation
7.9%
Prison Rate
34.2%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 600 4.7 months
State Prison Facility 138 5.2 years

Counsel Analysis

355
Public Defender
55.8% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
201
Private Attorney
54.2% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
18
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
55.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
13
Self or Unrepresented
69.2% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 1,282 69.4% 1.4%
Black 429 70.6% 3.0%

Age Distribution

7.1%
Under 21
24.7%
21-29
30.2%
30-39
20.3%
40-49
11.1%
50-59
6.6%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 541 70.2% 1.8% 1 year
2024 513 75.2% 1.4% 1 year, 1 months
2025 698 64.6% 2.0% 1 year, 7 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 1,127
Felony Third Degree 547
Felony Second Degree 71
Felony First Degree 6
Felony First Degree punishable by life 1

Related Charges in Lee County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 5,953 79.4% 0.2%
Traffic Offense 5,651 78.7% 0.1%
DUI 3,521 98.2% 0.6%
Larceny / Theft 2,186 81.9% 0.5%
Resisting Officer 1,991 85.2% 1.6%
Trespassing 1,425 88.0% 4.5%
Other 1,124 70.6% 1.5%
Burglary 646 76.0% 0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Battery in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 69.5% based on 1,752 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.7% of cases. 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, 3 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.5% retain private counsel.

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 · 1,752 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026