Burglary in Lee County, Florida
267 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lee County recorded 267 burglary convictions with moderate outcomes positioned between harsh and lenient jurisdictions. The guilty rate of 74.5% fell between Duval and Hillsborough, while adjudication withheld at 17.6% exceeded both the statewide average and Duval's rate. Dismissals remained at 1.1%, and notably, 1.9% of cases resulted in acquittals—indicating jury trials produced not-guilty verdicts at rates higher than most counties. Diversion remained minimal at 2.2%, just below the state average.
Defendants faced substantial prison terms, with sentences averaging 1,479 days (over four years). The median of 1,096 days shows less variation than Duval's extremes. Prison confinement reached 46% of cases, with 17% receiving jail time. Counsel representation data was incomplete in available records.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,421 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 47.9% — 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 — 74.5% of 267 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 267 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 | 311 | 4.6 years |
| County Jail | 129 | 8.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary 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 | 166 | 75.9% | 1.2% |
| Black | 88 | 72.7% | 1.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 239 | 72.8% | 0.8% | 3.3 years |
| 2024 | 221 | 86.0% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| 2025 | 267 | 74.5% | 1.1% | 4.0 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 521 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 156 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 44 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
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% |
| Battery | 717 | 71.7% | 2.5% |
| Trespassing | 456 | 83.3% | 5.9% |
| Other | 458 | 72.5% | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 74.5% based on 267 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.6% 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 Lee County?
The average sentence is 4.0 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
15.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 267 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/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 · 267 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com