Fraud in Charlotte County, Florida
157 cases (2025) · Charlotte County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud charges in Charlotte County resulted in 94.9% conviction (guilty or withheld), with dismissals in only 0.6% of cases, below Florida's statewide rate of 1.9%. Adjudication was withheld in 17.2% of cases, slightly below the statewide average of 19.6%, meaning most convictions resulted in formal records. Diversion occurred in 3.8% of cases, well below the statewide rate of 6.5%, indicating Charlotte pursued formal prosecution over alternative resolution in most cases.
Sentences averaged 323 days with a median of 152 days, showing substantial variation. Prison was imposed in 8.9% of cases and jail in 35.0%. Notably, probation averaged over 3.5 years, far exceeding typical probation terms and suggesting intensive post-conviction monitoring. Fines averaged $471. Private counsel represented 23.6% of defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Charlotte County makes it in front of a judge. Of 750 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 49.6% — above 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 — 77.7% of 157 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 157 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 | 150 | 5.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 43 | 3.3 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Charlotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 78.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 29 | 69.0% | 3.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 80.0% | 1.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 108 | 80.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2025 | 157 | 77.7% | 0.6% | 10.8 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 | 201 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 143 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 7 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Charlotte County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,264 | 65.8% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 1,190 | 91.9% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 386 | 83.7% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 310 | 98.4% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 352 | 71.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 271 | 81.2% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 213 | 87.8% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 147 | 91.2% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Charlotte County?
The guilty rate is 77.7% based on 157 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Charlotte County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.2% 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 Fraud in Charlotte County?
The average sentence is 10.8 months, with an average fine of $471 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Charlotte County, Florida (2025). Based on 157 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/charlotte
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Charlotte 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 · 157 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com