Stolen Property in Lee County, Florida
35 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Lee County prosecutes stolen property offenses more aggressively than the statewide average in 2025. The guilty rate reached 74.3%, and withheld adjudication appeared in 25.7% of cases — nearly double the statewide 13.0%. No dismissals occurred in this caseload. This outcome pattern reflects a county approach that resolves cases through conviction or deferred adjudication, with limited negotiated exits.
Sentencing shows substantial incarceration demands. The average sentence was approximately 2.5 years, with median at 2.3 years. Forty percent of defendants received prison sentences, and an additional 22.9% received jail time — total incarceration at 62.9%. The heavily public-defender-represented caseload (25.7% public defender, 11.4% private counsel) suggests defendants were predominantly economically disadvantaged.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 279 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 62.7% — above the 37.4% 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 — 74.3% of 35 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 35 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 | 30 | 4.8 years |
| County Jail | 17 | 5.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property 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 | 72.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 78.8% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| 2024 | 20 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 6.9 years |
| 2025 | 35 | 74.3% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 79 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 2 |
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 Stolen Property in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 74.3% based on 35 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 25.7% 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 Stolen Property in Lee County?
The average sentence is 2.6 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
25.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 35 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/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 · 35 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com