Forgery in Escambia County, Florida
72 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, forgery cases in Escambia County showed outcomes broadly consistent with statewide patterns. Guilty verdicts occurred in 73.6% of cases, with adjudication withheld in 22.2%—matching the statewide rate of 22.7%. Diversion appeared in 4.2% of cases, below the statewide 8.9%, and no dismissals were granted. Withheld adjudication remained available for a substantial share of defendants.
Sentencing reflected moderate severity for property crimes. The median sentence was 457 days, with an average of 775.2 days among confined convictions. Prison was imposed in 20.8% of cases and jail in 16.7%. Average fines totaled $489.18. Public defenders handled most cases, with private counsel in only 1.4%, indicating predominantly indigent representation.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Forgery charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 475 prosecutor decisions on Forgery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 62.3% — above the 24.9% 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 — 73.6% of 72 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 72 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 | 32 | 8.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 20 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Escambia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 73.6% based on 72 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.2% 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 Forgery in Escambia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $489 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
6.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.4% 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 | 36 | 69.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 35 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 76.7% | 14.0% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 34 | 85.3% | 0.0% | 10.0 months |
| 2025 | 72 | 73.6% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 83 |
| NULL | NULL | 57 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 8 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Trespassing | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 72 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 72 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com