Fraud in Seminole County, Florida
212 cases (2025) · Seminole County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud defendants in Seminole County faced conviction in nearly 9 of 10 cases. Guilty verdicts were rendered in 65.6% of the 212 cases, and adjudication was withheld in another 24.1%—a higher withheld rate than the statewide average of 19.4%. Dismissals were uncommon at 0.5%, less than one-third the statewide rate of 1.9%, indicating Seminole's State Attorney pursues fraud charges with little tolerance for resolution through case dismissal.
When defendants were convicted and confined, median sentences were 122 days, though some received longer terms averaging 521 days. About 13% were sent to prison and 29% to jail; others received probation averaging 568 days. Public defenders represented 57.5% of defendants, while 24.5% had private counsel, reflecting a mix of low- and mid-income defendants in the caseload.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Seminole County makes it in front of a judge. Of 373 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.7% — 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 — 65.6% of 212 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 212 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 | 224 | 3.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 111 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Seminole County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Seminole County?
The guilty rate is 65.6% based on 212 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Seminole County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.1% 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 Seminole County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $150 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
57.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 24.5% 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 | 106 | 60.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 105 | 70.5% | 1.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 412 | 69.4% | 1.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2024 | 187 | 63.6% | 1.1% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 212 | 65.6% | 0.5% | 1 year, 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 | 450 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 278 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 57 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 23 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Seminole County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,958 | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,196 | 54.7% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 1,159 | 66.8% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 630 | 65.9% | 0.5% |
| Other | 525 | 54.1% | 5.0% |
| Battery | 514 | 55.6% | 1.2% |
| Trespassing | 282 | 77.7% | 2.5% |
| Probation Violation | 372 | 21.2% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Seminole County, Florida (2025). Based on 212 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/seminole
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Seminole 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 · 212 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com