Assault in Lake County, Florida
112 cases (2025) · Lake County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, assault in Lake County resulted in a 58.9% guilty rate with a 28.6% withheld rate—the highest outcome category and well above the statewide 22.2%. The 0.9% dismissal rate fell far below the statewide 2.5%, indicating robust prosecution. However, the 6.2% diversion rate slightly exceeded statewide norms. The prevalence of withheld adjudication indicates judicial practice that defers formal conviction despite guilt findings, preserving defendant records for employment and licensing.
Convicted defendants faced a median of 364 days, averaging 655 days among confined cases. Prison reached 14.3%, jail 19.6%. Fines averaged $250. The 55.4% public defender and 43.8% private counsel split shows balanced representation. The sentencing profile reflects Lake's judicial preference for withheld adjudication and moderate incarceration over lengthy confinement.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Lake County makes it in front of a judge. Of 377 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 30.2% — below the 47.7% 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 — 58.9% of 112 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 112 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 58 | 6.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 46 | 3.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Lake County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 58.9% based on 112 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 28.6% 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 Assault in Lake County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $250 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
55.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 43.8% 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 | 77 | 55.8% | 1.3% |
| Black | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 72.2% | 1.0% | 2.4 years |
| 2024 | 104 | 52.9% | 4.8% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 112 | 58.9% | 0.9% | 1 year, 10 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 174 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 96 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 19 |
| Felony | NULL | 16 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Lake County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,229 | 74.1% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,386 | 79.9% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1,818 | 14.2% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,002 | 66.3% | 1.0% |
| Battery | 647 | 58.0% | 1.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 565 | 78.9% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 417 | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 426 | 88.3% | 2.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Lake County, Florida (2025). Based on 112 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/lake
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Lake 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 · 112 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com