Fraud in Nassau County, Florida
39 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud cases in Nassau County—a smaller population of 39 cases—showed a distinctive disposition pattern built around withheld adjudication. The county granted dismissals to 2.6 percent of defendants, marginally above the statewide average of 1.9 percent, but offered no diversion programs despite the statewide rate of 6.5 percent. The notable pattern was Nassau's 28.2 percent withheld adjudication rate, substantially above the statewide average of 19.6 percent, combined with a 66.7 percent guilty or plea rate. This suggests Nassau County's prosecution relies heavily on withheld adjudication as an alternative to formal conviction.
Defendants who received formal disposition faced confinement in roughly 56 percent of cases—prison in 20.5 percent and jail in 35.9 percent. The average sentence was 435.9 days with a median of 274 days, and probation averaged 1,078 days. Notably, fines averaged only $47.50, among the lowest across Florida counties. Counsel representation split more evenly between public defenders and private attorneys compared to other counties.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 113 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.4% — 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 — 66.7% of 39 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 39 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 | 28 | 7.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 2.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Nassau County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 19 | 63.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 13 | 61.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 5.6 months |
| 2024 | 38 | 73.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 39 | 66.7% | 2.6% | 1 year, 2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 58 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 32 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 13 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 6 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 39 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 28.2% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $48 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 17.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 39 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 39 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com