Intimidation / Threats in Lake County, Florida
48 cases (2025) · Lake County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Lake County takes intimidation/threats seriously with aggressive prosecution. In 2025, 79.2% of the 48 defendants were convicted with no dismissals, compared to Broward's 8.0% dismissal rate and the statewide 2.2% average. An additional 16.7% had adjudication withheld—guilt found but no conviction on record—for a 95.9% conviction-equivalent rate. Diversion programs were minimal at 2.1%, matching the statewide rate. The State Attorney pursues most cases to conviction.
Sentences were notably severe: 27.1% received prison time averaging 1,855 days (5.1 years), among the longest sentences for intimidation/threats shown. Jail was imposed on 14.6% of defendants. The median sentence of 2,557 days (7 years) exceeds the mean, suggesting multiple very lengthy sentences. Probation averaged 1,851 days. Public defenders represented 75.0% of defendants, the highest rate in the sample, indicating a lower-income defendant base. Lake County's approach contrasts sharply with Broward's leniency.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Lake County makes it in front of a judge. Of 91 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.1% — below the 31.4% 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 — 79.2% of 48 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 48 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 | 22 | 6.2 years |
| County Jail | 11 | 5.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats 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 | 31 | 77.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 17 | 82.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
| 2024 | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 48 | 79.2% | 0.0% | 5.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 36 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 21 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 19 |
| Felony | NULL | 5 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 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 Intimidation / Threats in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 79.2% based on 48 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.7% 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 Intimidation / Threats in Lake County?
The average sentence is 5.1 years, with an average fine of $250 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
75.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 25.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Lake County, Florida (2025). Based on 48 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/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 · 48 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com