Other in Lake County, Florida
1,818 cases (2025) · Lake County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lake County handled "Other" offenses distinctly differently from statewide norms. Only 14.0 percent of defendants were convicted. Dismissals were rare at 0.9 percent versus the statewide 8.2 percent, and diversion programs touched only 2.5 percent. Withheld adjudication occurred in 5.7 percent. The low rates across conviction, dismissal, and diversion suggest substantial case resolution through alternative pathways beyond these primary categories, reflecting Lake County's prosecution approach.
Among those convicted, sentences were substantial. Average sentence reached 1,026 days with median 457 days, and probation averaged 636 days. Prison was rare at 2.6 percent and jail at 2.3 percent, despite lengthy sentences. Fines averaged $74. Public defenders and private attorneys represented roughly equal shares at 22.5 and 20.7 percent respectively.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Lake County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,045 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 22.4% — below the 43.1% 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 — 14.2% of 1,818 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,818 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 141 | 4.2 years |
| County Jail | 125 | 6.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Lake County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 14.2% based on 1,818 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.6% 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 Other in Lake County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.8 years, with an average fine of $74 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
22.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.8% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 1,206 | 14.4% | 1.4% |
| Black | 546 | 14.3% | 0.2% |
| Asian | 15 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 874 | 24.4% | 2.5% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 1,606 | 14.6% | 1.5% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 1,818 | 14.2% | 1.0% | 2.8 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Infraction | Not Applicable | 3,012 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 403 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 275 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 142 |
| Infraction | NULL | 121 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 107 |
| Local | Not Applicable | 73 |
| Felony | NULL | 70 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 51 |
| County | Not Applicable | 34 |
| County | NULL | 5 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
| Local | NULL | 2 |
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% |
| 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% |
| Sex Offense | 341 | 90.6% | 6.2% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Lake County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,818 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/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 · 1,818 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com