Fraud in Alachua County, Florida
225 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud charges in Alachua County resulted in 91.1% conviction (guilty or withheld), with zero dismissals, below Florida's statewide dismissal rate of 1.9%. Notably, adjudication was withheld in only 11.1% of cases, substantially below the statewide average of 19.6%, indicating Alachua courts imposed formal convictions in most fraud cases. Diversion occurred in 8.0% of cases, slightly above the statewide rate, providing an alternative for a small subset.
Sentences were severe, averaging 694 days with a median of 395 days, indicating significant incarceration even in the middle range. Prison was imposed in 37.3% of cases, the highest rate among fraud cases shown, with jail imposed in an additional 31.6%. Probation averaged over three years. Fines averaged only $124, suggesting restitution or imprisonment were prioritized over monetary penalties. Public defenders represented 18.7% of defendants while only 2.7% retained private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 652 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 13.7% — below the 33.7% 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 — 80.0% of 225 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 225 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 252 | 2.9 years |
| County Jail | 244 | 4.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Alachua County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 124 | 80.6% | 0.0% |
| White | 101 | 79.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 296 | 81.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 220 | 79.1% | 0.9% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 225 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 552 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 134 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 37 |
| Felony | First Degree | 9 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 9 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 80.0% based on 225 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.1% 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 Fraud in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $124 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
18.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 225 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua 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 · 225 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com