Trespassing in Lake County, Florida
426 cases (2025) · Lake County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lake County convicted trespassing defendants at high rates with very low use of withheld adjudication. Of 426 cases, 88.3% resulted in guilty verdicts but only 4.2% had adjudication withheld—well below the statewide rate of 11.3%. Dismissals and diversions were minimal at 1.9% and 1.6%, below statewide rates of 3.8% and 3.1%. This pattern reflects aggressive prosecution with limited alternatives to conviction in this circuit.
Sentencing in Lake County was notably severe. Sentences averaged 104.1 days with a median of 45 days—among the longest in these data—and probation averaged 468.6 days, the highest observed. Surprisingly, only 14.6% received jail confinement despite high conviction rates, suggesting greater use of non-custodial sentences. The public defender represented 78.4% of defendants, the highest rate, indicating limited private representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Lake County makes it in front of a judge. Of 766 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.2% — below the 17.8% 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 88.3% of 426 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 426 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 128 | 3.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 2.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing 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 | 304 | 88.2% | 1.3% |
| Black | 122 | 88.5% | 3.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 320 | 83.1% | 7.5% | 5.1 months |
| 2024 | 400 | 82.8% | 5.5% | 3.7 months |
| 2025 | 426 | 88.3% | 1.9% | 3.5 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 798 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 182 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 132 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 33 |
| Felony | NULL | 1 |
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% |
| Sex Offense | 342 | 90.4% | 6.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 88.3% based on 426 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.2% 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 Trespassing in Lake County?
The average sentence is 3.5 months, with an average fine of $204 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
78.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Lake County, Florida (2025). Based on 426 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/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 · 426 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com