Trespassing in Nassau County, Florida
64 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Nassau County prosecuted trespassing aggressively with no dismissals or diversions among 64 cases. A combined 85.9% guilty and 14.1% withheld adjudication rate reflected a conviction-focused approach, with dismissals and diversions absent entirely—compared to statewide dismissal rate of 3.8% and diversion rate of 3.1%. This outcome pattern indicates strict prosecution priorities in this circuit.
Sentencing revealed an unusual financial emphasis. While jail confinement occurred in only 9.4% of cases and sentences averaged 30.5 days, average fines were exceptionally high at $2,651—by far the largest observed in trespassing data. Probation averaged 304 days, and 64.1% had public defenders. The high fine average suggests Nassau County uses financial sanctions as its primary enforcement mechanism for trespassing.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 277 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.6% — 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 — 85.9% of 64 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 64 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 | 29 | 2.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Nassau 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 | 49 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 87.9% | 0.0% | 2.8 months |
| 2024 | 111 | 87.4% | 0.0% | 2.7 months |
| 2025 | 64 | 85.9% | 0.0% | 1.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 178 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 81 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 85.9% based on 64 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.1% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 1.0 months, with an average fine of $2,651 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 64 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com