Burglary in Lake County, Florida
148 cases (2025) · Lake County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lake County resolved 148 burglary cases with a 77.7% guilty verdict rate and 13.5% adjudication withheld, closely mirroring statewide outcomes. The distinguishing feature was diversion: 4.7% of defendants completed alternative programs instead of facing conviction, roughly double the statewide rate of 2.3%. Dismissals were rare at 0.7%, below the statewide 1.5%, but the increased diversion pathway suggests the State Attorney emphasizes rehabilitation opportunities over conviction in a meaningful subset of cases.
Sentencing was notably lighter than other counties. Average sentences were 891.7 days (median 731 days), among the shortest statewide for burglary. While 48% received prison sentences and 18.9% were incarcerated in jail, typical terms were considerably shorter. Probation averaged 1,217 days. Two-thirds of defendants used public defenders, with about one-third retaining private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Lake County makes it in front of a judge. Of 481 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.8% — below the 31.2% 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 — 77.7% of 148 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 148 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 161 | 3.8 years |
| County Jail | 100 | 7.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Lake County.
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 | 100 | 74.0% | 1.0% |
| Black | 48 | 85.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 139 | 83.5% | 2.2% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 161 | 77.0% | 1.2% | 3.0 years |
| 2025 | 148 | 77.7% | 0.7% | 2.4 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 258 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 95 |
| Felony | NULL | 56 |
| Felony | First Degree | 37 |
| Felony | Life | 2 |
Related Charges in Lake County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,230 | 74.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 1,391 | 79.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1,817 | 14.0% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,004 | 65.9% | 0.9% |
| Battery | 654 | 56.6% | 1.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 565 | 78.8% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 417 | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 426 | 88.3% | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 77.7% based on 148 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.5% 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 Burglary in Lake County?
The average sentence is 2.4 years, with an average fine of $250 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 33.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Lake County, Florida (2025). Based on 148 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/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 · 148 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com