Robbery in Collier County, Florida
52 cases (2023-2025) · Collier County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, robbery cases in Collier County resulted in guilty verdicts 86.5% of the time with only 1.9% dismissed—nearly matching the statewide 1.7% dismissal average for this serious felony. Withheld adjudication occurred in 9.6% of cases, above the statewide 8.1%, suggesting modest use of this alternative even for robbery. Overall, Collier's outcomes reflect standard aggression in prosecuting robbery statewide.
Sentenced defendants faced an average of 5.3 years confinement, with prison comprising 65.4% of the total and jail 17.3%. Probation averaged 4.3 years, adding substantial post-incarceration supervision. Nearly equal split between private counsel (51.9%) and public defenders (46.2%) suggests a mix of economic circumstances among robbery defendants. These lengthy sentences and prison-dominant sanctioning reflect the severity with which Florida treats robbery.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 52 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 83 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 57.8% — above the 43.3% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 86.5% of 52 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 52 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 34 | 6.5 years |
| County Jail | 9 | 9.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Collier County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 86.5% based on 52 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.6% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Robbery in Collier County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 5.3 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
46.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 51.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 32 | 84.4% | 3.1% |
| Black | 20 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 85.0% | 5.0% | 4.2 years |
| 2024 | 10 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 8.9 years |
| 2025 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 4.9 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 21 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 14 |
| Felony | First Degree | 10 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 7 |
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 | 1,203 | 43.1% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 926 | 69.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 678 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 499 | 58.9% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 369 | 55.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 386 | 68.9% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Collier County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 52 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/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 · 52 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com