Burglary in Collier County, Florida
83 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County pursued burglary convictions aggressively. Of 83 defendants, 92.8% were convicted with no dismissals and only 6% receiving withheld adjudication—far below the statewide averages of 1.5% dismissals and 13.1% withheld. This conviction-heavy outcome suggests the State Attorney prioritizes pursuing cases to completion rather than seeking alternatives.
Sentences reflected this posture. The median prison sentence was 2.2 years, with an average of 3.6 years, and half of convicted defendants received prison time. Another fifth were sentenced to jail. Probation averaged over three years, and most defendants (62.7%) were represented by public defenders.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 404 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 50.7% — above the 31.2% 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 — 92.8% of 83 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 83 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 124 | 4.6 years |
| County Jail | 59 | 8.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Collier 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 | 56 | 91.1% | 0.0% |
| Black | 25 | 96.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88 | 84.1% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| 2024 | 81 | 84.0% | 1.2% | 2.3 years |
| 2025 | 83 | 92.8% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 178 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 63 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 11 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,234 | 43.4% | 29.3% |
| Drug Possession | 896 | 69.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 679 | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 501 | 58.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 371 | 56.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 387 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 92.8% based on 83 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.0% 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 Burglary in Collier County?
The average sentence is 3.6 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
62.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 33.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 83 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 83 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com