Trespassing in Broward County, Florida
1,337 cases (2025) · Broward County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Broward County trespassing defendants encountered outcomes notably more favorable than statewide patterns. Withheld adjudications reached 37.1%—nearly 26 percentage points above the statewide average of 11.3%—shielding most convicted defendants from formal records. Dismissals at 4.7% marginally exceeded statewide rates, though diversion at 2.1% lagged statewide usage of 3.1%.
Sentences were substantial but not extreme. Defendants averaged 56 days with probation terms of 563 days—the longest observed. Jail confinement affected 32% of cases with minimal prison involvement at 0.1%. The high withheld rate combined with long probation terms created a pattern emphasizing supervision over incarceration, allowing defendants to avoid formal conviction records while facing extended community accountability.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Broward County makes it in front of a judge. Of 4,994 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 19.0% — 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 — 55.9% of 1,337 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,337 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 | 1,020 | 1.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Broward County.
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 | 785 | 59.2% | 4.6% |
| Not Available | 538 | 51.1% | 4.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,030 | 49.9% | 1.9% | 2.1 months |
| 2024 | 1,273 | 49.1% | 2.8% | 2.3 months |
| 2025 | 1,337 | 55.9% | 4.7% | 1.9 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 | 2,509 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,061 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 70 |
Related Charges in Broward County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,520 | 22.1% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,161 | 62.6% | 1.7% |
| Drug Possession | 2,012 | 54.5% | 12.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,556 | 52.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1,326 | 32.6% | 32.9% |
| Battery | 823 | 53.9% | 8.3% |
| Fraud | 976 | 55.2% | 3.3% |
| DUI | 839 | 81.0% | 2.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Broward County?
The guilty rate is 55.9% based on 1,337 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Broward County?
Adjudication is withheld in 37.1% 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 Broward County?
The average sentence is 1.9 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Broward County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,337 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/broward
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Broward 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 · 1,337 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com