Trespassing in Pasco County, Florida
512 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County handled 512 trespassing cases with a 74.6% conviction rate and higher case resolution diversity than many counties. Dismissals occurred in 4.5%, above the statewide average of 3.8%, and withheld adjudication in 13.1%, slightly above statewide at 11.3%. Diversion programs were used in 4.3% of cases, well above the statewide average of 3.1%, indicating that Pasco offers multiple pathways to resolve trespassing charges without formal conviction.
Among those confined, sentences averaged 150 days with a median of 60 days. Jail time occurred in 17.2% of cases, with prison rare at 0.6%. Probation averaged 253 days. Counsel representation was heavily public defender-weighted at 78.7%, with 9% retaining private counsel, reflecting that trespassing defendants are primarily low-income.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 74.6% of 512 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 512 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 327 | 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 74.6% based on 512 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 5.0 months, with an average fine of $221 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
78.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.0% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 439 | 76.3% | 3.9% |
| Black | 57 | 73.7% | 10.5% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 525 | 81.0% | 2.3% | 3.2 months |
| 2024 | 525 | 80.2% | 3.2% | 3.9 months |
| 2025 | 512 | 74.6% | 4.5% | 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 | 1,068 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 469 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 25 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,787 | 76.0% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,247 | 69.5% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,413 | 53.6% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,266 | 64.5% | 1.1% |
| Other | 753 | 54.7% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 784 | 76.4% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 717 | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Burglary | 479 | 76.4% | 2.7% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 512 public court records; last updated September 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 · 512 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com