Trespassing in Lee County, Florida
481 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lee County processed 481 trespassing cases with outcomes moderately stricter than statewide. Dismissal at 5.8% exceeded statewide 3.8%, suggesting some case attrition. However, withheld adjudication at 5.4% trailed statewide 11.3%, indicating judges imposed formal convictions rather than records-protective withholdings. Diversion at 0.2% versus statewide 3.1% meant Lee offered minimal alternative resolution. The 85.0% guilty rate reflected aggressive prosecution with limited alternatives.
Confinement was severe: 80.0% jail, 0.2% prison (80.2% total). Median sentence was 38 days. Probation averaged 247 days. Minimal counsel appeared (12.5% public defender, 3.7% private), suggesting most defendants self-represented. The near-universal jail confinement despite brief sentences indicates Lee's high-volume approach prioritizes incarceration even for short-term punishment in trespassing cases.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,257 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.2% — 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 — 85.0% of 481 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 481 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 | 1,041 | 1.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 6.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Lee County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 85.0% based on 481 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.4% 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 Lee County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.0 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
12.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.7% 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 | 332 | 87.7% | 4.2% |
| Black | 143 | 79.0% | 9.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 642 | 88.5% | 6.1% | 2.0 months |
| 2024 | 554 | 92.4% | 2.7% | 2.4 months |
| 2025 | 481 | 85.0% | 5.8% | 2.0 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 | 1,338 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 317 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 21 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Lee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 4,155 | 67.9% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 2,127 | 78.6% | 0.1% |
| DUI | 1,320 | 98.9% | 0.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 999 | 83.0% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 700 | 85.0% | 1.9% |
| Battery | 717 | 74.2% | 2.8% |
| Other | 490 | 73.7% | 1.4% |
| Burglary | 268 | 75.0% | 1.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 481 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/lee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Lee 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 · 481 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com