Trespassing in Leon County, Florida
766 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing defendants in Leon County experienced lenient outcomes with the second-lowest guilty rate statewide at 40.2%. Withheld adjudication applied to 13.3%, above the 11.3% statewide average, while diversion programs resolved 6.5% of cases versus 3.1% statewide. Dismissals occurred in only 2.3% of cases, slightly below the 3.8% statewide rate. This pattern suggests Leon's State Attorney emphasizes diversion and withheld adjudication over dismissal in trespassing cases.
Defendants who faced sentencing averaged 47 days in jail and 342.3 days of probation—lenient compared to other counties. Jail confinement applied to 41.9% of cases, though sentences remained moderate overall. Representation shows 73.6% relied on public defenders and 5.1% retained private counsel, reflecting limited defendant financial resources. The high diversion rate and moderate sentencing suggest a county-level emphasis on rehabilitation over incarceration.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,230 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.4% — in line with 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 — 40.2% of 766 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 766 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 | 886 | 1.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Leon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 470 | 40.0% | 1.3% |
| White | 292 | 41.1% | 4.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 552 | 39.5% | 2.9% | 2.0 months |
| 2024 | 634 | 38.8% | 2.4% | 2.2 months |
| 2025 | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% | 1.6 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | First Degree | 1,484 |
| NULL | Second Degree | 444 |
| NULL | Third Degree | 24 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
| Weapons Offense | 264 | 82.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 40.2% based on 766 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.3% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 1.6 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
73.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 766 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 766 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com