Weapons Offense in Collier County, Florida
64 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County prosecuted 64 weapons offense cases with sharp contrasts. The guilty rate reached 85.9 percent with zero dismissals, indicating aggressive prosecution. Yet diversion reached 7.8 percent—nearly triple the statewide rate of 2.8 percent—suggesting robust pre-trial alternatives. Withheld adjudication was 6.2 percent, below the statewide 9.4 percent.
Sentenced defendants averaged 1,409.4 days incarceration—nearly four years—with a median of 730.5 days. Prison comprised 42.2 percent of confinement, jail 23.4 percent. Probation extended to 3.6 years on average. Private and public counsel represented defendants nearly equally, suggesting a more affluent caseload than typical counties.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Weapons Offense charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 395 prosecutor decisions on Weapons Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 46.1% — above the 34.5% 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 104 | 4.3 years |
| County Jail | 47 | 7.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Weapons Offense sentencing in Collier County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 85.9% based on 64 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in Collier 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 Weapons Offense in Collier County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.8 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 48.4% 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 | 47 | 87.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 17 | 82.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 70.5% | 1.1% | 3.3 years |
| 2024 | 71 | 93.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 64 | 85.9% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 147 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 55 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 22 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,203 | 43.1% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 926 | 69.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 678 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 499 | 58.9% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 369 | 55.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 386 | 68.9% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Weapons Offense in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com