Trespassing in Pinellas County, Florida
2,554 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing defendants in Pinellas County faced conviction-focused prosecution in 2,554 cases. Guilty verdicts appeared in 85.7%, with withheld adjudication in 6.2%—well below statewide 11.3%. Dismissals reached 4.7%, slightly above the state average, but diversion was rare at 0.6% versus 3.1% statewide. This indicates prosecution-intensive handling with limited alternatives.
Confinement was moderate: 43.0% served jail averaging 38.7 days (median 13 days), and 0.2% served prison. Probation averaged 294.3 days, with fines averaging $200.69. Strikingly, public defenders represented only 3.3% and private counsel 0.4%—the lowest among major counties—suggesting high self-representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 3,294 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 42.8% — above 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 — 85.7% of 2,554 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,554 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 | 3,628 | 1.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 2.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Pinellas 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 | 1,700 | 85.2% | 5.2% |
| Black | 682 | 87.7% | 4.4% |
| Asian | 25 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,616 | 88.7% | 4.7% | 27 days |
| 2024 | 2,412 | 89.1% | 3.0% | 1.4 months |
| 2025 | 2,554 | 85.7% | 4.7% | 1.3 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 | 5,924 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,619 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 39 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,868 | 75.7% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,405 | 14.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,465 | 78.3% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,355 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,453 | 75.0% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,043 | 54.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,579 | 78.0% | 1.5% |
| Fraud | 810 | 73.2% | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 85.7% based on 2,554 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.2% 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 Pinellas County?
The average sentence is 1.3 months, with an average fine of $201 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
3.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 2,554 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/pinellas
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 2,554 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com