Collier County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 20
23,397
Total Cases
65.7%
Guilty Rate
18.8%
Withheld Rate
5.4%
Dismissal Rate
3.1 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 23,397 criminal cases in Collier County (2023-2025), 65.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 18.8% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 5.4%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.1 years, with an average fine of $2,580.
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Charges in Collier County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,159 | 58.4% | 0.1% | 3.4 months |
| Other | 5,035 | 44.8% | 24.2% | 1 year, 8 months |
| DUI | 2,039 | 99.2% | 0.2% | 4.0 months |
| Drug Possession | 1,860 | 76.8% | 0.0% | 7.8 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,656 | 63.3% | 0.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Battery | 1,235 | 60.6% | 0.9% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Resisting Officer | 1,101 | 72.6% | 0.4% | 8.4 months |
| Sex Offense | 782 | 95.4% | 0.1% | 17.9 years |
| Trespassing | 739 | 80.0% | 0.4% | 2.5 months |
| Fraud | 516 | 73.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Hit and Run | 332 | 68.1% | 0.0% | 8.6 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 275 | 71.6% | 1.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Burglary | 255 | 85.1% | 0.4% | 3.3 years |
| Weapons Offense | 229 | 81.7% | 0.4% | 3.2 years |
| Assault | 159 | 75.5% | 1.3% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Contempt of Court | 159 | 75.5% | 1.3% | 6.7 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 159 | 62.3% | 0.6% | 1.5 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 149 | 98.0% | 0.7% | 11.1 years |
| Probation Violation | 119 | 93.3% | 0.0% | 5.5 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 58 | 75.9% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 57 | 73.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Robbery | 52 | 84.6% | 1.9% | 5.4 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 49 | 61.2% | 2.0% | 3.3 years |
| Drug Sale | 39 | 92.3% | 2.6% | 5.4 years |
| Stolen Property | 33 | 84.8% | 0.0% | 5.9 years |
| Homicide | 32 | 96.9% | 3.1% | 11.8 years |
| Perjury | 30 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| Stalking | 21 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Drug Manufacturing | 19 | 78.9% | 0.0% | 4.8 years |
| Kidnapping | 16 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 6.3 years |
| Forgery | 13 | 69.2% | 0.0% | 8.9 months |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 10 | 90.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
Counsel Analysis
11,164
Private Attorney
61.0% guilty · 8.5% dismissed
8,634
Public Defender
81.1% guilty · 0.6% dismissed
3,599
Self or Unrepresented
43.6% guilty · 7.7% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 23,397 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026