Fraud in Hendry County, Florida
35 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In Hendry County, fraud defendants in 2025 faced a prosecution posture heavily tilted toward conviction: 60% guilty verdicts and 31% cases ending with withheld adjudication—significantly above the statewide withheld rate of 19.6%. No cases were dismissed, compared to 1.9% statewide, suggesting the State Attorney's office treats fraud as a priority with minimal case attrition. Withheld adjudication allows defendants to avoid conviction on their record despite guilt findings, offering some mitigation.
When convicted or adjudicated, Hendry County fraud defendants saw median jail sentences of 179 days and median probation of 718 days, with 23% serving jail time. Public defenders handled 37% of cases, indicating limited private counsel capacity. Average fines of $563 were modest relative to sentence length, suggesting judges emphasized incapacitation over financial penalty.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 203 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 60.6% — 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 — 60.0% of 35 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 35 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 | 27 | 7.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 10 | 2.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Hendry County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 43 | 62.8% | 4.7% |
| Black | 36 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 63.6% | 6.1% | 9.9 months |
| 2024 | 63 | 44.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 35 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 10.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 96 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 25 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 6 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 60.0% based on 35 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 31.4% 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 Hendry County?
The average sentence is 10.7 months, with an average fine of $563 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
37.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 35 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 35 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com