Burglary in Lake County, Florida

449
Total Cases
79.3%
Guilty Rate
12.0%
Withheld Rate
1.3%
Dismissal Rate
2.5 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 449 Burglary cases in Lake County (2023-2025), 79.3% resulted in a guilty finding, 12.0% had adjudication withheld, and 1.3% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $252.71. 30.3% of defendants retained private counsel while 69.3% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
79.3% (356)
Withheld
12.0% (54)
Diversion
4.5% (20)
Dismissed
1.3% (6)
Acquitted
0.7% (3)

Sentencing Breakdown

2.5 years
Avg Sentence
1 year, 11 months
Median Sentence
3.2 years
Avg Probation
$252.71
Avg Fine
34.5%
Prison Rate
22.3%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 155 3.8 years
County Jail 100 7.3 months

Counsel Analysis

311
Public Defender
79.7% guilty · 1.6% dismissed
136
Private Attorney
78.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 285 79.3% 1.4%
Black 163 79.8% 1.2%

Age Distribution

18.4%
Under 21
26.2%
21-29
28.3%
30-39
15.7%
40-49
7.0%
50-59
4.5%
60+

Year-Over-Year 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 149 77.9% 0.7% 2.4 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 258
Felony Second Degree 95
Felony NULL 57
Felony First Degree 37
Felony Life 2

Related Charges in Lake County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 6,632 72.1% 0.6%
Drug Possession 4,332 77.5% 0.8%
Other 4,297 16.3% 1.4%
Larceny / Theft 2,849 67.6% 1.1%
Battery 1,797 56.1% 1.7%
Resisting Officer 1,568 81.2% 2.0%
DUI 1,270 98.7% 0.8%
Trespassing 1,157 83.8% 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 79.3% based on 449 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.0% of cases. 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 2.5 years, with an average fine of $252.71.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
69.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 30.3% retain private counsel.

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 · 449 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026