Trespassing in Hernando County, Florida
228 cases (2025) · Hernando County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hernando County prosecuted trespassing with a conviction-heavy approach. Of 228 cases, 88.2% resulted in guilty verdicts and only 6.1% had adjudication withheld—below the statewide withheld rate of 11.3%. Dismissals and diversions were scarce at 1.3% and 3.5% respectively, with dismissals falling short of the statewide rate of 3.8%. This pattern indicates strict prosecution priorities in this circuit.
Sentencing reflected the conviction-focused approach. Sentences averaged 45.2 days with a median of 30 days, and probation averaged 339 days. A substantial 82.0% of defendants received jail time, and the public defender represented 62.7% of defendants—the highest public defender rate among these counties. Average fines were modest at $127.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Hernando County makes it in front of a judge. Of 244 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.3% — below 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 — 88.2% of 228 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 228 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 | 546 | 1.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 5.0 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 1.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Hernando County.
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 | 191 | 86.9% | 1.0% |
| Black | 29 | 93.1% | 3.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 247 | 87.9% | 0.0% | 2.0 months |
| 2024 | 218 | 88.1% | 0.0% | 1.8 months |
| 2025 | 228 | 88.2% | 1.3% | 1.5 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 | 426 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 258 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 9 |
Related Charges in Hernando County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,104 | 70.0% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 601 | 52.7% | 1.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 839 | 73.8% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 441 | 54.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 419 | 63.0% | 2.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 286 | 75.5% | 1.0% |
| DUI | 226 | 97.3% | 0.4% |
| Burglary | 151 | 84.8% | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Hernando County?
The guilty rate is 88.2% based on 228 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Hernando County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.1% 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 Hernando County?
The average sentence is 1.5 months, with an average fine of $127 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
62.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Hernando County, Florida (2025). Based on 228 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/hernando
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hernando 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 · 228 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com