Fraud in Escambia County, Florida
338 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud prosecutions in Escambia County showed relatively high dismissal rates at 9.5%, compared to 1.9% statewide, despite 71.6% resulting in conviction. Another 13.9% received withheld adjudication, and 3.0% accessed diversion. This pattern suggests some fraud charges fail to meet prosecution thresholds, but those pursued typically result in conviction or adjudication.
For convicted defendants, Escambia imposed moderate sentences averaging 408 days with a median of 150 days. About 29% served jail time and 6.8% received prison sentences. Probation terms averaged 1,137 days—over three years of supervision—emphasizing long-term monitoring over prolonged confinement.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,605 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 50.4% — 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 — 71.6% of 338 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 338 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 | 204 | 6.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 90 | 2.5 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 2 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Escambia 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 | 181 | 71.3% | 9.4% |
| Black | 154 | 73.4% | 7.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 738 | 41.3% | 50.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 459 | 58.0% | 1.7% | 1 year |
| 2025 | 338 | 71.6% | 9.5% | 1 year, 1 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 952 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 281 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 251 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 27 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 24 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,106 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,265 | 74.6% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,736 | 68.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,545 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 858 | 60.6% | 14.5% |
| Trespassing | 677 | 83.6% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 612 | 77.0% | 8.2% |
| DUI | 529 | 89.6% | 8.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 71.6% based on 338 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.9% 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 Escambia County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 1 months, with an average fine of $428 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
16.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 338 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/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 · 338 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com