Trespassing in Bradford County, Florida
54 cases (2023-2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Trespassing defendants in Bradford County face a conviction rate dramatically higher than the statewide norm. Of 54 cases, 96.3 percent resulted in guilty verdicts, with only 3.7 percent receiving adjudication withheld. The statewide withheld rate sits at 11.5 percent, meaning Bradford County judges rarely use that option locally. More striking is the complete absence of dismissals—zero cases were dismissed despite a statewide dismissal rate of 3.8 percent. Bradford County also shows no diversion activity, compared to a statewide average of 3.1 percent, suggesting the local State Attorney's circuit prioritizes prosecution without offering alternative pathways out of the criminal system for trespassing charges.
Confinement patterns reflect a jail-heavy approach. While 5.6 percent of defendants received prison sentences averaging 167 days, 85.2 percent went to jail with a median stay of 70 days. Probation averaged 374 days. The average fine was modest at $98. Public defenders handled 68.5 percent of cases, indicating most defendants lacked private counsel resources. The gap between average (167 days) and median (70 days) sentence lengths suggests a few lengthy terms pulled the average upward, though typical jail sentences were significantly shorter.
Figures cover 54 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 51 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 13.7% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 96.3% of 54 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 54 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 | 47 | 3.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Bradford 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 | 41 | 97.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12 | 91.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 93.3% | 0.0% | 3.7 months |
| 2024 | 17 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 5.7 months |
| 2025 | 22 | 95.5% | 0.0% | 6.6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 37 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 14 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 76 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| DUI | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 96.3% based on 54 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Bradford County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.7% 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 Trespassing in Bradford County?
The average sentence is 5.6 months, with an average fine of $98 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
68.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Bradford County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 54 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 54 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com