Perjury in Escambia County, Florida
30 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Escambia County secured guilty verdicts in 96.7% of perjury cases—an extraordinarily high conviction rate driven partly by case selectivity. Dismissals were zero, matching the 1.8% statewide average, while withheld adjudication was suppressed at 3.3% against the 20.1% statewide norm, indicating the State Attorney brought only the strongest cases and pursued formal convictions aggressively.
Sentenced defendants averaged 1,217 days with a median of 365 days, reflecting substantial but varied terms. Jail confinement applied to 40% of defendants and prison to 26.7%, indicating split custody arrangements. The public defender represented only 3.3% of defendants, suggesting perjury defendants predominantly retained private counsel or proceeded without representation.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 98 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 43.9% — in line with 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 — 96.7% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 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 | 29 | 5.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 23 | 4.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Escambia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 96.7% based on 30 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.3% 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 Escambia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.3 years, with an average fine of $352 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
3.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73 | 84.9% | 5.5% |
| White | 58 | 86.2% | 3.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 79.5% | 6.8% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 58 | 84.5% | 5.2% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 30 | 96.7% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 50 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 49 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 25 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Trespassing | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 30 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com