Stalking in Lake County, Florida
68 cases (2023-2025) · Lake County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Lake County's stalking prosecutions largely result in conviction, with 69.1% of defendants found guilty. Withheld adjudications account for 13.2% of cases—substantially below the statewide average of 20.7%—while diversion is slightly below average at 5.9% versus 6.4% statewide. Dismissals at 4.4% are marginally higher than the state average of 3.2%, suggesting Lake County's prosecution proceeds at a typical rate with limited alternative resolutions for defendants.
Sentencing in Lake County is notably harsh. The average sentence exceeds two years at 852.7 days, with a median of 304 days, indicating sustained custody for most defendants. Prison time occurs in only 5.9% of cases while jail confinement affects 16.2%. Probation averaging 531 days extends supervision beyond confinement. The low average fine of $282 suggests limited financial penalties. Representation was split between private counsel at 45.6% and public defenders at 48.5%.
Figures cover 68 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Lake County makes it in front of a judge. Of 76 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 30.3% — below the 41.8% 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 — 69.1% of 68 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 11 | 6.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 7.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 67.8% | 1.7% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 69.6% | 8.7% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 17 | 76.5% | 5.9% | 5.8 months |
| 2025 | 28 | 64.3% | 0.0% | 4.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 46 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 13 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 7 |
| Felony | 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 Stalking in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 69.1% based on 68 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.2% 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 Stalking in Lake County?
The average sentence is 2.3 years, with an average fine of $282 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 45.6% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Lake County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 68 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/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 · 68 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com