Trespassing in Charlotte County, Florida
147 cases (2025) · Charlotte County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing defendants in Charlotte County faced the harshest outcomes in the state. Guilty verdicts reached 91.2%, with only 2.0% receiving withheld adjudication—dramatically below the 11.3% statewide average. No cases were dismissed, compared to the 3.8% statewide dismissal rate, indicating zero prosecutorial discretion. Diversion programs accounted for 4.1% of cases, marginally above the statewide rate of 3.1%.
Convicted defendants averaged 152.3 days in jail and 276 days of probation, with fines averaging $286.72. Jail confinement applied to an extraordinary 66.7% of cases—the highest rate observed—while prison sentences were minimal at 1.4%. Fifteen percent of defendants retained private counsel; public defender data was not reported, suggesting either limited public defense resources or high private representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Charlotte County makes it in front of a judge. Of 591 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 42.1% — above 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 — 91.2% of 147 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 147 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 | 330 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 5.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Charlotte 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 | 124 | 91.9% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154 | 92.2% | 0.6% | 3.2 months |
| 2024 | 153 | 95.4% | 0.0% | 6.5 months |
| 2025 | 147 | 91.2% | 0.0% | 5.1 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 | 354 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 93 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Charlotte County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,264 | 65.8% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 1,190 | 91.9% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 386 | 83.7% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 310 | 98.4% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 352 | 71.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 271 | 81.2% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 213 | 87.8% | 0.9% |
| Fraud | 157 | 77.7% | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Charlotte County?
The guilty rate is 91.2% based on 147 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Charlotte County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.0% 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 Charlotte County?
The average sentence is 5.1 months, with an average fine of $287 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Charlotte County, Florida (2025). Based on 147 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/charlotte
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Charlotte 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 · 147 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com