Trespassing in Escambia County, Florida
676 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Escambia County trespassing defendants faced high conviction rates but notably higher dismissal rates than statewide norms. Guilty verdicts reached 83.6%, yet dismissals of 7.2% exceeded the statewide average of 3.8%, suggesting selective prosecution or cases that failed to meet evidence thresholds. Withheld adjudications were low at 7.4%, and diversion programs were minimally used.
Sentencing was substantial. Defendants averaged 74.3 days with 57% spending jail time, among the highest confinement rates recorded. Average fines of $282 were moderate. Probation averaged 538.2 days, reflecting extended community supervision. The 0.4% private attorney rate indicated nearly exclusive public defender reliance (21.1%), suggesting a low-income defendant population. The elevated dismissal rate offered some counterbalance to otherwise harsh outcomes.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,277 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 28.9% — 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 — 83.7% of 676 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 676 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 | 776 | 2.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 2.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Escambia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 83.7% based on 676 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.4% 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 Escambia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.5 months, with an average fine of $282 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (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 | 382 | 80.9% | 8.9% |
| Black | 276 | 87.3% | 4.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 578 | 84.4% | 6.2% | 4.0 months |
| 2024 | 653 | 87.7% | 3.1% | 2.4 months |
| 2025 | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% | 2.5 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 | 830 |
| NULL | NULL | 650 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 415 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 12 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% |
| DUI | 528 | 89.6% | 8.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 676 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 676 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com