Trespassing in Martin County, Florida
139 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Martin County trespassing defendants faced conviction rates of 82.7%, slightly below high-prosecution counties. Withheld adjudications at 12.2% aligned closely with statewide averages at 11.3%, and dismissal rates of 2.2% fell below statewide patterns. Diversion programs diverted only 1.4% of cases, providing limited alternative pathways.
Sentences reflected modest geographic variation. Defendants averaged 93.5 days with a median of 30 days, suggesting high outlier variance. Jail confinement affected only 25.2%, the lowest among trespassing counties, indicating probation-heavy sentences. Probation averaged 401.8 days, and fines were $200. The public defender managed 70.5% of cases with limited private counsel at 10.1%. Despite high conviction rates, Martin County's lower jail confinement rate and reliance on probation created somewhat gentler enforcement outcomes compared to neighboring counties.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 540 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 8.1% — 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 — 82.7% of 139 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 139 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 | 163 | 2.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 5.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Martin 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 | 116 | 83.6% | 1.7% |
| Black | 22 | 77.3% | 4.5% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 168 | 89.3% | 2.4% | 2.4 months |
| 2024 | 187 | 86.6% | 3.2% | 3.6 months |
| 2025 | 139 | 82.7% | 2.2% | 3.1 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 | 417 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 67 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 10 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 82.7% based on 139 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.2% 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 Martin County?
The average sentence is 3.1 months, with an average fine of $200 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
70.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 139 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 139 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com