Trespassing in Alachua County, Florida
325 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing defendants in Alachua County faced punitive outcomes far harsher than the statewide average. Guilty verdicts reached 88.6%, with only 3.7% receiving withheld adjudication—far below Florida's 11.3% statewide rate. Dismissals were rare at 0.6%, nearly absent compared to the 3.8% statewide rate, indicating vigorous prosecution. Diversion programs were used in 5.5% of cases, slightly above the statewide average of 3.1%.
Defendants averaged 79.3 days in jail and 395.5 days of probation, with minimal fines at $65.26. Jail confinement was the dominant sanction, applied to 47.7% of defendants—exceptionally high—while prison sentences were negligible. The vast majority of defendants relied on public defenders (58.5%), with only 0.9% retaining private counsel, suggesting limited resources to challenge charges.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 967 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.0% — below the 17.8% 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 88.6% of 325 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 325 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 457 | 2.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Alachua County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 188 | 90.4% | 1.1% |
| White | 136 | 86.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 349 | 88.3% | 2.0% | 2.1 months |
| 2024 | 295 | 79.3% | 2.7% | 2.8 months |
| 2025 | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% | 2.6 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 | First Degree | 861 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 94 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 14 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Fraud | 225 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 88.6% based on 325 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.7% 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 Trespassing in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 2.6 months, with an average fine of $65 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
58.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 325 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua 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 · 325 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com