Trespassing in Levy County, Florida
71 cases (2023-2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Trespassing cases in Levy County result in conviction at an unusually high rate. Nearly 95% of defendants are found guilty, with no cases dismissed and no acquittals—a stark contrast to the statewide dismissal rate of 3.8%. The withheld adjudication rate of 4.2% also falls well below the state average of 11.5%, meaning fewer Levy County defendants avoid a conviction on their record through this Florida-specific outcome. Diversion programs, which allow defendants to sidestep conviction through program completion, are rarely used locally at 1.4% compared to 3.1% statewide. This pattern suggests the local State Attorney pursues trespassing charges aggressively and rarely diverts cases away from prosecution.
Sentences tend toward confinement rather than fines. While the median sentence is 45 days, the average stretches to 125 days, indicating some cases result in much longer terms. Seventy-three percent of sentenced defendants serve jail time, with only 2.8% imprisoned. Probation averages 487 days, nearly 16 months of supervision. Three-quarters of defendants relied on public defenders, reflecting the economic circumstances of most trespassing defendants in this county.
Figures cover 71 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 73 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 19.2% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 94.4% of 71 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 71 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 52 | 2.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 5.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Levy County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 55 | 92.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 95.0% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
| 2024 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 1.8 months |
| 2025 | 29 | 96.6% | 0.0% | 7.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 46 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 21 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 94.4% based on 71 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.2% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Levy County?
The average sentence is 4.2 months, with an average fine of $50 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
74.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.4% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Levy County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 71 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 71 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com