Robbery in Lee County, Florida
46 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, robbery convictions in Lee County were nearly certain: 89.1% of 46 defendants received guilty verdicts, the highest rate among major robbery counties examined. The dismissal rate of 2.2% was near the statewide average of 1.7%, and withheld adjudications at 6.5% fell well below the statewide average of 8.0%. This pattern suggests Lee County's State Attorney pursues cases aggressively and judges apply withheld adjudication rarely, leaving defendants with conviction records in most cases.
Sentences were significantly harsher than other examined counties. The average sentence length reached 2,590 days with a median of 1,583 days. Prison confinement affected 60.9% of defendants—the highest prison rate among the robbery counties examined—with only 10.9% serving jail time instead. Public defenders represented 15.2% of defendants versus 4.3% retaining private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 337 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 65.0% — above the 43.4% 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 — 89.1% of 46 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 81 | 7.3 years |
| County Jail | 15 | 8.9 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Lee County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 17 | 88.2% | 5.9% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 90.7% | 0.0% | 6.3 years |
| 2024 | 43 | 86.0% | 0.0% | 5.1 years |
| 2025 | 46 | 89.1% | 2.2% | 7.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 52 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 51 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 17 |
| Felony | First Degree | 12 |
Related Charges in Lee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 4,039 | 67.2% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 2,117 | 77.4% | 0.1% |
| DUI | 1,301 | 98.9% | 0.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 913 | 82.4% | 0.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 686 | 84.0% | 1.9% |
| Battery | 717 | 71.7% | 2.5% |
| Trespassing | 456 | 83.3% | 5.9% |
| Other | 458 | 72.5% | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 89.1% based on 46 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.5% 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 Robbery in Lee County?
The average sentence is 7.1 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
15.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 46 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/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 · 46 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com