Trespassing in Charlotte County, Florida
144 cases (2025) · Charlotte County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Charlotte County handled 144 trespassing cases with the most punitive outcomes in this charge across Florida. Guilty rate of 92.4% was extraordinary—zero dismissals (statewide 3.8%) and minimal withholding at 2.1% (statewide 11.3%) meant nearly all cases resulted in conviction records. Diversion at 2.8% matched statewide, but the near-universal conviction rate indicates prosecution and adjudication offered defendants few paths to avoid formal records.
Confinement was substantial: 67.4% jail, 1.4% prison (68.8% total). Median sentence was 45 days. Probation averaged 276 days. Average fine was $287. Few defendants retained counsel (14.6% private attorney), indicating limited resources. The extremely high conviction rate and widespread jail confinement suggest Charlotte County treats trespassing as serious, punishable offense rather than minor violation.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
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 — 92.4% of 144 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 144 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 | 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Charlotte County?
The guilty rate is 92.4% based on 144 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Charlotte County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.1% 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 Charlotte County?
Among convictions that included confinement, 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 14.6% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 121 | 93.4% | 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154 | 92.2% | 0.6% | 3.2 months |
| 2024 | 153 | 95.4% | 0.0% | 6.5 months |
| 2025 | 144 | 92.4% | 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 | 351 |
| 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 | 1,265 | 65.8% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 1,174 | 93.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 376 | 84.8% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 310 | 98.4% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 338 | 74.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 271 | 81.2% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 213 | 88.3% | 0.9% |
| Fraud | 157 | 77.7% | 0.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Charlotte County, Florida (2025). Based on 144 public court records; last updated September 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 · 144 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com