Fraud in Martin County, Florida
111 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Martin County handled 111 fraud cases in 2025 with a 73.0% guilty rate and a notably high adjudication-withheld rate of 24.3%, exceeding the statewide average of 19.6%. Dismissals were rare at 0.9%, well below the statewide rate of 1.9%, and diversion programs were not used at all. The combination of high convictions and high withheld adjudications suggests Martin uses a balanced approach between formal conviction and suspended adjudication, while avoiding diversion.
Fraud sentences were among the lengthiest in the state: average 603.9 days with a median of 365 days. Prison was imposed in 20.7% of cases and jail in 29.7%. Defendants were fairly split between private counsel (53.2%) and public defenders (33.3%). Average fines were substantial at $1,217, the highest among fraud counties.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 419 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.6% — 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 — 73.0% of 111 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 111 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 | 165 | 5.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 99 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Martin 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 | 75 | 69.3% | 1.3% |
| Black | 35 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 79.9% | 0.7% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 129 | 79.1% | 1.6% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 111 | 73.0% | 0.9% | 1 year, 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 | 234 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 122 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 14 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 11 |
| NULL | NULL | 6 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 73.0% based on 111 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.3% 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 Martin County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $1,217 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
33.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 53.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 111 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 111 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com