Criminal Mischief in Collier County, Florida
87 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County prosecuted Criminal Mischief with minimal leniency across 87 cases. Guilty verdicts reached 70.1%, with withheld adjudication at just 11.5% compared to statewide 17.1%. Notably, zero dismissals occurred despite the statewide rate of 2.4%, suggesting the State Attorney pursues these charges aggressively. Yet diversion programs resolved 16.1% of cases—more than double the statewide 6.8%—indicating prosecutors offered alternatives for qualifying defendants.
Sentences reflected this mixed approach. Guilty defendants averaged 745.4 days imprisonment with a median of 289 days, plus 489.9 days probation and $137.50 in average fines. About 12.6% received state prison and 19.5% jail time. Public defenders (44.8%) and private counsel (43.7%) represented defendants equally.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Criminal Mischief charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 400 prosecutor decisions on Criminal Mischief charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 44.2% — above the 31.9% 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 — 70.1% of 87 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 61 | 3.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 25 | 4.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief 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 | 71 | 66.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 15 | 86.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 76.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 93 | 68.8% | 3.2% | 7.3 months |
| 2025 | 87 | 70.1% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 119 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 82 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 75 |
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 Criminal Mischief in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 70.1% based on 87 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.5% 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 Criminal Mischief in Collier County?
The average sentence is 2.0 years, with an average fine of $138 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 43.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 87 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/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 · 87 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com