Contempt of Court in Lee County, Florida

217
Total Cases
87.1%
Guilty Rate
4.6%
Withheld Rate
4.1%
Dismissal Rate
4.2 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 217 Contempt of Court cases in Lee County (2023-2025), 87.1% resulted in a guilty finding, 4.6% had adjudication withheld, and 4.1% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 4.2 months. 5.5% of defendants retained private counsel while 14.3% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
87.1% (189)
Withheld
4.6% (10)
Diversion
0.9% (2)
Dismissed
4.1% (9)
Acquitted
0.9% (2)

Sentencing Breakdown

4.2 months
Avg Sentence
3.0 months
Median Sentence
11.6 months
Avg Probation
0.0%
Prison Rate
55.3%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 120 4.2 months

Counsel Analysis

31
Public Defender
80.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
12
Private Attorney
91.7% 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 169 88.2% 4.1%
Black 41 82.9% 4.9%

Age Distribution

1.4%
Under 21
21.2%
21-29
26.7%
30-39
26.7%
40-49
15.2%
50-59
8.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 69 92.8% 4.3% 4.0 months
2024 82 86.6% 6.1% 4.7 months
2025 66 81.8% 1.5% 4.1 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 207
Not Applicable Not Applicable 7
Felony Third Degree 3

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%
Battery 1,752 69.5% 1.8%
Trespassing 1,425 88.0% 4.5%
Other 1,124 70.6% 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 87.1% based on 217 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.6% 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 Contempt of Court in Lee County?
The average sentence is 4.2 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
14.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.5% 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 · 217 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026