Trespassing in Pasco County, Florida
519 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing defendants in Pasco County faced outcomes moderately aligned with statewide averages. Guilty verdicts reached 73.4%, with 13.1% receiving withheld adjudication—slightly above the 11.3% statewide rate. Dismissals occurred in 4.4% of cases, essentially at the 3.8% statewide rate, while diversion programs resolved 4.2% of cases, slightly above the statewide average of 3.1%, suggesting consistent prosecution standards aligned with state norms.
Defendants averaged 151.5 days in jail and 260.9 days of probation, with fines averaging $221.26. Despite the high average jail sentence, actual jail confinement was applied to only 16.8% of cases, indicating sentences concentrate among a subset of defendants. Prison remained rare at 0.6%. Representation was dominated by public defenders (79.2%), with only 8.9% retaining private counsel, reflecting limited defendant financial resources.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.4% of 519 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 519 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 | 326 | 3.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Pasco 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 | 444 | 75.2% | 3.8% |
| Black | 59 | 71.2% | 10.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 526 | 80.8% | 2.3% | 3.2 months |
| 2024 | 525 | 80.2% | 3.2% | 3.9 months |
| 2025 | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% | 5.0 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 | 1,071 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 474 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 25 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Burglary | 480 | 75.8% | 2.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 73.4% based on 519 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.1% 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 Pasco County?
The average sentence is 5.0 months, with an average fine of $221 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
79.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 519 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 519 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com