Burglary Sentencing in Lee County

We analyzed 599 convicted Burglary cases in Lee County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Lee County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 12 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (2.5 years)
$0.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($414.44)
43.1%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (50.1%)
29.9%
Probation Only
599 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
0 year, 12 months
2.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.0 years
The average sentence for Burglary in Lee County is 1 year, 12 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Lee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 43.1% 50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 19.5% 26.6%
Probation Only 29.9% 18.6%
Average Sentence 1 year, 12 months 2.5 years
Average Fine $0.00 $414.44
Average Probation 3.2 years 3.1 years
Average Court Costs $999.56 $1,090
Average Restitution (where ordered) $3,325 $10,766

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 259 4.3 years N/A
County Jail 117 8.3 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Lee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 5,706 8.1 months $0.00
Traffic Offense 5,616 1.0 months $0.00
DUI 3,472 27 days $0.00
Larceny / Theft 2,073 7.1 months $0.00
Resisting Officer 1,883 3.4 months $0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 599 convicted Burglary cases in Lee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 12 months. The statewide average is 2.5 years.
0.0% of convicted Burglary defendants in Lee County received a fine, averaging $0.00. Court costs average $999.56 additionally. Restitution averages $3,325 in cases where it is ordered.
Lee County's average sentence of 1 year, 12 months compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 43.1% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $0.00 locally vs $414.44 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 599 Burglary cases in Lee County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 599 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026