Perjury in Collier County, Florida
27 cases (2023-2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Collier County handles perjury most leniently statewide. The conviction rate is 55.6%, the lowest for this charge, and withheld adjudication reaches 22.2%, near the statewide average of 20.1%. Most unusually, diversion rates hit 22.2%, the highest statewide for perjury—far above the 5.8% state average—offering substantial alternatives to conviction. Zero dismissals occur, but alternative pathways compensate.
Sentences are the shortest: median 365 days and average 917 days, well below other perjury counties. Only 11.1% receive prison sentences. Fines are minimal at $238. Defendants split between private counsel (55.6%) and public defenders (44.4%), skewing toward private representation, suggesting more affluent defendants. This profile indicates the State Attorney prioritizes diversion and rehabilitation over incarceration for perjury.
Figures cover 27 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 Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 93 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 57.0% — 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 — 55.6% of 27 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 4 | 6.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 5.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Collier County.
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 | 18 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 41.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2025 | 7 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 6.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 15 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 11 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,234 | 43.4% | 29.3% |
| Drug Possession | 896 | 69.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 679 | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 501 | 58.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 371 | 56.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 387 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 55.6% based on 27 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.2% 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 Collier County?
The average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $238 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 55.6% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Collier County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 27 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 27 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com