Disorderly Conduct in Lake County, Florida
77 cases (2025) · Lake County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, disorderly conduct prosecutions in Lake County resulted in higher conviction rates than most Florida counties. Guilty findings occurred in 77.9% of cases, while adjudication was withheld in only 15.6%—well below the statewide average of 25.2%. Lake County's dismissal rate of 1.3% fell below the statewide average of 2.3%, indicating stricter prosecution standards in this circuit.
Defendants faced stiffer consequences, with average sentences of 25 days and a median of 10 days. Probation averaged 175 days. Notably, only 3.9% of defendants were sentenced to jail time, suggesting that non-custodial sentencing predominated. Nearly two-thirds of defendants had public defenders, with some defendants retaining private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Lake County makes it in front of a judge. Of 162 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 24.7% — below the 34.1% 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 — 77.9% of 77 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 9 | 27 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct 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 | 56 | 78.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 75.0% | 5.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 69.4% | 6.1% | 1.1 months |
| 2024 | 58 | 75.9% | 0.0% | 25 days |
| 2025 | 77 | 77.9% | 1.3% | 25 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 152 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 16 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 16 |
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 Disorderly Conduct in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 77.9% based on 77 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.6% 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 Disorderly Conduct in Lake County?
The average sentence is 25 days, with an average fine of $244 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
63.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Lake County, Florida (2025). Based on 77 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/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 · 77 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com