Perjury in Broward County, Florida
64 cases (2025) · Broward County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Broward County's perjury outcomes in 2025 diverge sharply from statewide patterns. The dismissal rate of 7.8% is 6.0 percentage points above the 1.8% statewide norm—the highest dismissal rate for perjury among counties examined. The guilty rate of 56.2% is correspondingly lower, while withheld adjudication reaches 34.4%, well above the 20.1% statewide average. This distribution suggests Broward prosecutors apply heightened scrutiny to perjury charges, resulting in dismissals in a meaningful subset of cases.
Sentencing shows moderate confinement: 14.1% prison and 23.4% jail. The median of 270 days approximates half the average of 549.4 days, suggesting most convicted defendants receive sentences in the 200–400 day range with some receiving substantially longer terms. The availability of dismissals and prevalence of withheld adjudication indicate Broward's approach to perjury differs from more conviction-focused circuits, offering defendants greater opportunity for cases to be dismissed or resolved without formal conviction.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Broward County makes it in front of a judge. Of 191 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.9% — below the 43.8% 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 — 56.2% of 64 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 64 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 | 42 | 7.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 23 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Broward County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42 | 54.8% | 4.8% |
| Not Available | 21 | 61.9% | 14.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 53.1% | 8.2% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 60 | 51.7% | 1.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 64 | 56.2% | 7.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 120 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 47 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Broward County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,520 | 22.1% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,161 | 62.6% | 1.7% |
| Drug Possession | 2,012 | 54.5% | 12.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,556 | 52.6% | 5.3% |
| Trespassing | 1,337 | 55.9% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1,326 | 32.6% | 32.9% |
| Battery | 823 | 53.9% | 8.3% |
| Fraud | 976 | 55.2% | 3.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Broward County?
The guilty rate is 56.2% based on 64 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Broward County?
Adjudication is withheld in 34.4% 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 Perjury in Broward County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Broward County, Florida (2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/broward
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Broward 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 · 64 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com