Fraud in Brevard County, Florida
113 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud prosecutions in Brevard County resulted in 59.3% conviction and 27.4% withheld adjudication, with 5.3% dismissed—higher than the 1.9% statewide rate. Another 5.3% accessed diversion, so fewer than 60% faced formal convictions. This suggests moderate prosecution intensity relative to other counties, with some cases failing to meet prosecution thresholds.
Sentences averaged 241 days with a median of 45 days, and about 37% served jail time while under 10% received prison. Probation terms averaged 1,772 days—over four years of supervision, suggesting judicial emphasis on long-term monitoring.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,381 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.4% — 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 — 59.3% of 113 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 113 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 | 116 | 2.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 28 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Brevard County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 59.3% based on 113 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 27.4% 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 Brevard County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.0 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 70.6% | 0.0% | 11.7 months |
| 2024 | 107 | 67.3% | 1.9% | 6.8 months |
| 2025 | 113 | 59.3% | 5.3% | 8.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 288 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 113 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 113 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com