Lake County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 5
29,427
Total Cases
66.4%
Guilty Rate
14.5%
Withheld Rate
1.4%
Dismissal Rate
2.0 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 29,427 criminal cases in Lake County (2023-2025), 66.4% resulted in a guilty finding and 14.5% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.4%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.0 years, with an average fine of $1,224.
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Charges in Lake County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,632 | 72.1% | 0.6% | 2.7 months |
| Drug Possession | 4,332 | 77.5% | 0.8% | 9.7 months |
| Other | 4,297 | 16.3% | 1.4% | 2.5 years |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,849 | 67.6% | 1.1% | 10.6 months |
| Battery | 1,797 | 56.1% | 1.7% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Resisting Officer | 1,568 | 81.2% | 2.0% | 0 year, 12 months |
| DUI | 1,270 | 98.7% | 0.8% | 1.2 months |
| Trespassing | 1,157 | 83.8% | 4.4% | 4.2 months |
| Sex Offense | 920 | 87.3% | 6.3% | 8.6 years |
| Fraud | 743 | 77.1% | 1.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Burglary | 449 | 79.3% | 1.3% | 2.5 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 443 | 72.0% | 0.7% | 11.0 months |
| Hit and Run | 433 | 60.3% | 1.2% | 6.9 months |
| Probation Violation | 351 | 95.4% | 1.1% | 6.3 months |
| Weapons Offense | 331 | 79.2% | 2.4% | 3.3 years |
| Assault | 316 | 58.9% | 2.2% | 2.0 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 233 | 60.5% | 0.9% | 3.8 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 200 | 85.5% | 1.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 187 | 73.8% | 1.6% | 28 days |
| Contempt of Court | 150 | 85.3% | 6.0% | 7.1 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 149 | 94.6% | 1.3% | 10.1 years |
| Forgery | 117 | 68.4% | 0.9% | 11.4 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 84 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 4.2 years |
| Stalking | 69 | 66.7% | 4.3% | 2.3 years |
| Stolen Property | 63 | 85.7% | 1.6% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Robbery | 54 | 88.9% | 3.7% | 7.7 years |
| Drug Sale | 50 | 82.0% | 0.0% | 4.2 years |
| Perjury | 50 | 70.0% | 4.0% | 2.1 years |
| Homicide | 48 | 77.1% | 0.0% | 20.4 years |
| Kidnapping | 47 | 51.1% | 6.4% | 2.6 years |
| Drug Manufacturing | 15 | 93.3% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
Counsel Analysis
14,485
Public Defender
78.5% guilty · 1.9% dismissed
8,441
Private Attorney
65.7% guilty · 1.3% dismissed
6,501
Self or Unrepresented
40.5% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 29,427 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026