Vehicle Theft in Lake County, Florida
75 cases (2025) · Lake County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lake County prosecuted 75 vehicle theft cases with a markedly different outcome profile than statewide averages. The 85.3% guilty rate and 10.7% withheld adjudication rate are typical, but Lake had zero dismissals—1.1 percentage points lower than the statewide average—suggesting prosecutors pursue these cases more aggressively. The county did divert 4.0% of defendants into pre-trial programs, slightly above the statewide 2.8%.
When convictions resulted in confinement, Lake County sentences averaged 394.6 days in custody, with a median of 183 days. About three-quarters of defendants received jail time rather than prison, and probation averaged over three years. Three-quarters relied on public defenders, reflecting the economic circumstances of most vehicle theft defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 85.3% of 75 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 75 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 80 | 6.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 58 | 2.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Lake County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 85.3% based on 75 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.7% 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 Vehicle Theft in Lake County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, with an average fine of $250 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
74.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 25.3% 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 | 55 | 85.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 85.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 90.6% | 1.6% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2024 | 59 | 88.1% | 1.7% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 75 | 85.3% | 0.0% | 1 year |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 157 |
| Felony | NULL | 25 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 16 |
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% |
| Other | 1,818 | 14.2% | 1.0% |
| 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% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Lake County, Florida (2025). Based on 75 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/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 · 75 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com