Trespassing in Brevard County, Florida
370 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, defendants charged with trespassing in Brevard County faced very high conviction rates. Of 370 cases, 82.7% resulted in guilty verdicts and another 10.8% had adjudication withheld—a combined 93.5% non-acquittal rate near statewide patterns. Dismissals occurred in only 1.1% of cases compared to statewide dismissal rate of 3.8%, and diversion was equally rare. This pattern indicates aggressive prosecution of trespassing charges in this circuit.
Sentencing outcomes reflected the conviction-focused approach. Sentences averaged 30.9 days with a median of 20 days, and probation averaged 380.5 days. A striking 64.6% of defendants received jail time, while 39.5% had public defenders—indicating limited access to private counsel and heavy reliance on the public defender's office.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,154 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.7% — in line with 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 — 82.7% of 370 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 370 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 701 | 27 days |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 2.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Brevard County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 82.7% based on 370 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.8% 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 Brevard County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.0 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
39.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 275 | 84.7% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| 2024 | 453 | 84.5% | 0.7% | 1.0 months |
| 2025 | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% | 1.0 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 1,098 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 240 | 65.8% | 0.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 370 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 370 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com