Burglary Sentencing in Lake County

We analyzed 410 convicted Burglary cases in Lake County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Lake County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 11 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (2.5 years)

$252.71

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($414.44)

46.3%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (50.1%)

18.3%

Probation Only

410 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

9.0 months

1 year, 11 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$250.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$250.00

The average sentence for Burglary in Lake County is 1 year, 11 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Lake County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	46.3%	50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	29.0%	26.6%
Probation Only	18.3%	18.6%
Average Sentence	1 year, 11 months	2.5 years
Average Fine	$252.71	$414.44
Average Probation	3.2 years	3.1 years
Average Court Costs	$404.53	$1,090
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$1,651	$10,766

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	155	3.8 years	$252.53
County Jail	100	7.3 months	$253.47

Other Charges Sentenced in Lake County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	6,556	9 days	$245.03
Drug Possession	3,938	4.9 months	$314.17
Larceny / Theft	2,324	3.8 months	$249.10
Resisting Officer	1,420	3.1 months	$254.08
Battery	1,368	8.4 months	$261.97

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 410 convicted Burglary cases in Lake County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 11 months. The statewide average is 2.5 years.

67.6% of convicted Burglary defendants in Lake County received a fine, averaging $252.71. Court costs average $404.53 additionally. Restitution averages $1,651 in cases where it is ordered.

Lake County's average sentence of 1 year, 11 months compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 46.3% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $252.71 locally vs $414.44 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 410 Burglary cases in Lake County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 410 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026