Burglary in Lee County, Florida
268 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Burglary cases in Lee County resulted in guilty findings in 75.0% of cases, with an additional 17.9% receiving adjudication withheld—combining for a 92.9% conviction or withheld rate. Dismissals were rare at 1.1%, below the statewide 1.5%. Diversion programs appeared in 1.5% of cases, matching statewide rates. This profile reflects consistent prosecution of Burglary with minimal pretrial resolution or dismissal.
Defendants facing confinement averaged 1,483 days (over four years), with a median sentence of 1,096 days (three years)—among the longest statewide medians. Prison confinement occurred in 46.3% of cases, exceeding statewide trends toward jail. Probation averaged 1,173 days. Public defenders represented 15.7% of defendants, an unusually low rate for felony cases. The combination of high conviction rates, substantial prison loading, and lengthy probation indicates Lee County treats Burglary as a serious offense with sustained custodial and supervisory consequences.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,432 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 48.1% — above the 31.1% 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 — 75.0% of 268 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 268 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 317 | 4.7 years |
| County Jail | 130 | 8.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Lee County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 75.0% based on 268 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.9% 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.1 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
15.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.4% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 169 | 75.7% | 1.2% |
| Black | 88 | 73.9% | 1.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 241 | 72.6% | 0.8% | 3.3 years |
| 2024 | 222 | 86.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| 2025 | 268 | 75.0% | 1.1% | 4.1 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 | 519 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 157 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 49 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Lee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 4,155 | 67.9% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 2,127 | 78.6% | 0.1% |
| DUI | 1,320 | 98.9% | 0.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 999 | 83.0% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 700 | 85.0% | 1.9% |
| Battery | 717 | 74.2% | 2.8% |
| Trespassing | 481 | 85.0% | 5.8% |
| Other | 490 | 73.7% | 1.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 268 public court records; last updated September 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 · 268 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com