Perjury in Charlotte County, Florida
74 cases (2023-2025) · Charlotte County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Perjury prosecutions in Charlotte County result in conviction in 87.8% of cases—among the highest rates for this charge statewide. Withheld adjudication occurs in only 5.4%, well below the statewide average of 20.1%, meaning guilty findings typically generate permanent convictions. Dismissals are absent entirely, contrasting with the statewide rate of 1.7%, indicating defendants face virtually no success in challenging these charges through the court system in Charlotte County.
Convicted defendants encounter severe consequences. Median sentences of 563 days are accompanied by an average of 752 days. Over two-thirds receive incarceration—40.5% to prison and 27% to jail—making this among the harshest outcomes for perjury charges. Fines average $293.50. Private counsel represents 21.6% of defendants, a higher proportion than many counties, though public resources still dominate case representation.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 74 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Charlotte County makes it in front of a judge. Of 184 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 58.7% — above 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 87.8% of 74 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 74 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 30 | 3.1 years |
| County Jail | 21 | 6.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Charlotte County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Charlotte County?
The guilty rate is 87.8% based on 74 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Charlotte County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.4% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Charlotte County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.0 years, with an average fine of $294 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 64 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2024 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 25 | 84.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 52 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 21 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Charlotte County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,265 | 65.8% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 1,174 | 93.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 376 | 84.8% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 310 | 98.4% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 338 | 74.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 271 | 81.2% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 213 | 88.3% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 144 | 92.4% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Charlotte County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 74 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/charlotte
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Charlotte 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 · 74 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com