Fraud in Escambia County, Florida
335 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud cases in Escambia County showed significantly higher dismissal rates than statewide averages. Guilty verdicts occurred in 72.2% of cases, with adjudication withheld in 14.0%, and dismissals in 9.6%—more than five times the statewide average of 1.9%. Diversion appeared in only 2.1% of cases, below the statewide 6.4%. Escambia's circuit pursued fraud vigorously but dismissed material charges.
Confinement and representation reflected the fraud caseload's character. Prison was imposed in only 7.5% of cases, while jail appeared in 29.3%. The median sentence was 180 days, with an average of 425 days among confined convictions. Public defenders represented the vast majority, with only 0.9% private counsel, indicating nearly all were indigent-represented. Average fines were modest at $428.16.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,607 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 50.5% — 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 — 72.2% of 335 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 335 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 | 209 | 6.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 94 | 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 72.2% based on 335 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.0% 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $428 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
16.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.9% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 179 | 72.1% | 9.5% |
| Black | 153 | 73.9% | 7.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 738 | 41.3% | 50.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 459 | 58.0% | 1.7% | 1 year |
| 2025 | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% | 1 year, 2 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 | 941 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 281 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 258 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 28 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 24 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Trespassing | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| DUI | 528 | 89.6% | 8.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 335 public court records; last updated September 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 · 335 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com