Fraud in Brevard County, Florida
113 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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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?
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).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 113 public court records; last updated July 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 July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com