Disorderly Conduct in Lee County, Florida
122 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lee County disposed of 122 disorderly conduct cases with outcomes notably harsher than the statewide pattern. The guilty rate of 87.7% substantially exceeded typical results, while adjudication withheld at 6.6% was dramatically below the state average of 25.1%. No dismissals occurred, compared to 2.3% statewide, and diversion at 4.1% fell short of the 7.7% state rate. This profile suggests aggressive prosecution and minimal tolerance for alternative resolution in Lee County.
Confinement was frequent, occurring in 68.0% of cases, with an average sentence of 35.4 days (median 36 days). Probation averaged 177 days when imposed. Counsel representation was sparse, with only 9.8% of defendants represented by private attorneys and 16.4% by public defenders, an anomalously low public defense percentage suggesting either high self-representation rates or incomplete record capture.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 835 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 32.5% — in line with the 34.1% 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 — 87.7% of 122 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 122 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 232 | 1.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 2.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Lee County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 87.7% based on 122 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.6% 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 Disorderly Conduct in Lee County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
16.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.8% 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 | 96 | 90.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 25 | 76.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | 89.1% | 1.9% | 1.4 months |
| 2024 | 144 | 86.8% | 2.1% | 1.4 months |
| 2025 | 122 | 87.7% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 416 |
| Misdemeanor | 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). Disorderly Conduct in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 122 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/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 · 122 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com