Robbery in Lake County, Florida
54 cases (2023-2025) · Lake County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Robbery in Lake County results in conviction at a notably high rate: 88.9 percent of cases end in guilty verdicts, compared to a statewide average withheld rate of 8.2 percent. Lake County shows only a 5.6 percent withheld adjudication rate, meaning judges rarely find guilt while sparing defendants a formal conviction record. The dismissal rate of 3.7 percent exceeds the statewide average of 1.5 percent by 2.2 percentage points, suggesting slightly more cases fail to proceed to conviction, though this remains rare. No cases reached acquittal or diversion, indicating the State Attorney in this circuit pursues robbery charges aggressively with limited alternative pathways.
Sentenced defendants face substantial confinement: 59.3 percent received prison time, with a median sentence of 2,313 days (roughly six years) and an average of 2,816 days. An additional 5.6 percent received jail sentences. Most defendants—63 percent—retained private counsel, while 37 percent relied on public defenders. Average probation lasted 1,418 days, and fines averaged $378, relatively modest compared to incarceration exposure.
Figures cover 54 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Lake County makes it in front of a judge. Of 65 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 46.2% — in line with the 43.4% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 88.9% of 54 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 32 | 8.4 years |
| County Jail | 3 | 6.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Lake County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41 | 87.8% | 4.9% |
| White | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 82.4% | 11.8% | 7.4 years |
| 2024 | 13 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 7.1 years |
| 2025 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.0% | 8.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 20 |
| Felony | First Degree | 15 |
| Felony | NULL | 12 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 5 |
| Felony | Life | 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 Robbery in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 88.9% based on 54 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.6% 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 Robbery in Lake County?
The average sentence is 7.7 years, with an average fine of $378 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
37.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 63.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Lake County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 54 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/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 · 54 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com