Trespassing in Seminole County, Florida
282 cases (2025) · Seminole County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Defendants charged with trespassing in Seminole County during 2025 faced strong conviction pressure. The county's 77.7% guilty verdict rate exceeded the statewide average, while dismissals occurred in only 2.5% of cases, trailing the statewide rate of 3.8%. The withheld adjudication rate of 13.8% was also above the statewide average of 11.3%, meaning many defendants avoided formal conviction records but still faced consequences.
Sentencing in Seminole trespassing cases averaged 37.9 days of jail time with a typical 30-day median, plus 548 days of probation and $125 in fines. Nearly two-thirds of defendants were incarcerated, and 71.6% relied on public defenders while only 6% retained private counsel. The high rate of public representation and jail confinement suggests most defendants lacked resources for sustained legal defense.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Seminole County makes it in front of a judge. Of 531 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.4% — 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 — 77.7% of 282 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 282 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 | 936 | 1.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 1 year, 6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Seminole 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 | 165 | 72.1% | 3.0% |
| Black | 116 | 85.3% | 1.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 704 | 82.4% | 4.7% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 321 | 79.4% | 3.1% | 27 days |
| 2025 | 282 | 77.7% | 2.5% | 1.2 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 | Second Degree | 970 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 325 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 12 |
Related Charges in Seminole County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,962 | 46.1% | 1.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,206 | 54.2% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 1,162 | 66.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 632 | 65.5% | 0.5% |
| Other | 526 | 54.0% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 519 | 55.1% | 1.2% |
| Probation Violation | 373 | 21.2% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 376 | 83.8% | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Seminole County?
The guilty rate is 77.7% based on 282 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Seminole County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.8% 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 Seminole County?
The average sentence is 1.2 months, with an average fine of $125 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
71.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Seminole County, Florida (2025). Based on 282 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/seminole
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Seminole 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 · 282 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com