Vehicle Theft Sentencing in Lee County

We analyzed 179 convicted Vehicle Theft 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.

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1 year, 2 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (1 year, 5 months)

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($495)

32.4%

Prison Rate

Below statewide (40.1%)

34.1%

Probation Only

179 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

8.6 months

1 year, 6 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

3.0 years

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Lee County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	32.4%	40.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	24.0%	35.7%
Probation Only	34.1%	19.0%
Average Sentence	1 year, 2 months	1 year, 5 months
Average Fine	$0	$495
Average Probation	2.6 years	2.6 years
Average Court Costs	$1,186	$767
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$4,083	$5,306

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	58	3.3 years	N/A
County Jail	43	7.4 months	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Lee County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	5,706	8.1 months	$0
Traffic Offense	5,616	1.0 months	$0
DUI	3,472	27 days	$0
Larceny / Theft	2,073	7.1 months	$0
Resisting Officer	1,883	3.4 months	$0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 179 convicted Vehicle Theft cases in Lee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 2 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 5 months.

0.0% of convicted Vehicle Theft defendants in Lee County received a fine, averaging $0. Court costs average $1,186 additionally. Restitution averages $4,083 in cases where it is ordered.

Lee County's average sentence of 1 year, 2 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 5 months. The prison rate is 32.4% locally vs 40.1% statewide. The average fine is $0 locally vs $495 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 179 Vehicle Theft 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 · 179 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026