Fraud in Monroe County, Florida
171 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud defendants in Monroe County faced assured conviction. The guilty rate was 72.5%, with an additional 22.2% adjudication withheld, reaching 94.7% conviction/withheld combined. No cases resulted in dismissal or acquittal, compared to the statewide 1.9% dismissal rate, and diversion programs were used in 5.3% of cases versus 6.4% statewide. The local prosecution emphasizes conviction in fraud prosecutions.
Among defendants with confinement, sentences averaged 225 days with a median of 120 days, plus average probation of 1,028 days. Jail accounted for 33.3% of confined cases versus prison at 7.0%. Representation was split, with private counsel at 40.9% and public defenders at 38.0%, indicating diverse client resources.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 354 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.3% — in line with 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 — 72.5% of 171 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 171 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 | 149 | 4.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 54 | 2.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Monroe County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 72.5% based on 171 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.2% 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 Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 7.5 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
38.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 40.9% 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 | 98 | 66.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 51 | 86.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 59.5% | 1.5% | 6.9 months |
| 2024 | 217 | 81.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 171 | 72.5% | 0.0% | 7.5 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 | 309 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 117 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 65 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 24 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 171 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 171 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com