Drug Manufacturing in Lake County, Florida
15 cases (2023-2025) · Lake County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Drug manufacturing cases in Lake County result in conviction at an exceptionally high rate. Of 15 cases, 93.3% ended in guilty findings, with the remaining 6.7% resulting in adjudication withheld. The statewide dismissal rate for this charge is 5.9%, yet Lake County recorded no dismissals, suggesting prosecutors in this circuit pursue manufacturing cases with minimal attrition. The withheld rate also falls below the statewide average of 9.6%, indicating Lake County judges rarely opt for the adjudication-withheld outcome that would shield defendants from a formal conviction record.
Sentences in Lake County reflect the seriousness with which courts treat manufacturing charges. The median sentence is 974 days with an average of nearly 1,560 days; probation averages 1,187 days. Nearly half of defendants received prison time, with another third receiving jail sentences. Fines averaged $250. The defendant population was split between private counsel (60%) and public defenders (40%), suggesting a mix of economic circumstances among those charged.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 15 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 93.3% of 15 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 15 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 7.0 years |
| County Jail | 5 | 6.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Manufacturing sentencing in Lake County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Manufacturing in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 93.3% based on 15 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Manufacturing in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.7% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Drug Manufacturing in Lake County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.3 years, with an average fine of $250 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 60.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 12 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 3 |
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). Drug Manufacturing in Lake County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 15 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-manufacturing/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 · 15 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com