Trespassing in Lee County, Florida
456 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lee County trespassing defendants experienced high dismissals but severe jail confinement. Dismissals of 5.9% exceeded statewide averages of 3.8%, yet withheld adjudications were rare at 5.7% versus 11.3% statewide. Guilty verdicts reached 83.3%, and jail time affected 78.1% of those convicted—the highest jail rate across surveyed counties—with minimal prison involvement at 0.2%.
Sentences were moderate in length. Defendants averaged 60.1 days with a median of 37 days, reflecting relatively proportional outcomes. Probation averaged just 247 days, the lowest among surveyed trespassing counties. The combination of higher dismissal rates and lower probation terms, alongside extraordinarily high jail confinement, suggests Lee County emphasized immediate incarceration over extended supervision for those convicted. Defendants with favorable outcomes secured dismissal; those convicted faced immediate jail time.
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 — 83.3% of 456 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 456 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 | 905 | 1.9 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.
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 | 314 | 86.0% | 4.1% |
| Black | 137 | 77.4% | 10.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 545 | 89.5% | 4.2% | 2.1 months |
| 2024 | 483 | 91.7% | 2.9% | 2.5 months |
| 2025 | 456 | 83.3% | 5.9% | 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 | 1,186 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 276 |
| 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 | 4,039 | 67.2% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 2,117 | 77.4% | 0.1% |
| DUI | 1,301 | 98.9% | 0.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 913 | 82.4% | 0.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 686 | 84.0% | 1.9% |
| Battery | 717 | 71.7% | 2.5% |
| Other | 458 | 72.5% | 1.5% |
| Burglary | 267 | 74.5% | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 83.3% based on 456 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.7% 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?
The average sentence is 2.0 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
14.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 456 public court records; last updated July 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 · 456 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com