Bribery in Florida

138
Total Cases
81.2%
Guilty Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
5.1%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 138 Bribery cases across 3 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 81.2% with a 0.0% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 5.1% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $539.

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Bribery by County

County Cases Guilty Rate Withheld Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Calhoun 88 89.8% 0.0% 0.0% 1 year, 7 months
Miami-Dade 39 59.0% 15.4% 0.0% 2.6 years
Jackson 11 90.9% 9.1% 0.0% 2.6 years

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 28 42.9% 0.0% 1 year, 7 months
2024 16 87.5% 0.0% 5.2 years
2025 83 91.6% 0.0% 1 year, 6 months

Related Florida Statute

§ 838.015 / § 838.016 — Bribery
Florida Statute § 838.015 / § 838.016 criminalizes the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of anything of value to influence official actions or decisions by public officials. These statutes cover both the act of bribing a public servant and a public servant accepting or soliciting bribes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Bribery in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Bribery is 81.2% based on 138 cases from 3 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Bribery in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Bribery is 0.0% across all Florida counties.
How does Bribery sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Bribery varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 3 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Bribery?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Bribery, adjudication is withheld in 5.1% of cases statewide.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 138 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026