Stalking in Lee County, Florida
61 cases (2023-2025) · Lee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Lee County handles stalking prosecutions with limited dismissals and no diversion programs. The dismissal rate of 1.6% falls below the statewide average of 3.2%, and the zero diversion rate contrasts sharply with the statewide average of 6.4%. The withheld adjudication rate of 19.7% aligns closely with the statewide average of 20.7%, representing the primary non-conviction outcome available in this county. The guilty rate of 72.1% indicates consistent prosecution.
Lee County sentences are moderate, with 16.4% receiving prison sentences and 18.0% jail time. Average sentences span 20 months, with a median of 280 days. Probation averages 32 months. Notably, the majority of defendants appear unrepresented, with only 24.6% retaining private counsel and 3.3% using public defenders.
Figures cover 61 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 135 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 54.8% — above the 41.8% 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 — 72.1% of 61 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 11 | 5.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 10 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Lee County.
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 | 52 | 71.2% | 1.9% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 70.8% | 4.2% | 2.0 years |
| 2024 | 25 | 64.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 12 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 11.9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 31 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 29 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
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 Stalking in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 72.1% based on 61 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.7% 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 Stalking in Lee County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
3.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 24.6% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Lee County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 61 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/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 · 61 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com