Perjury in Holmes County, Florida
49 cases (2023-2025) · Holmes County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Perjury cases in Holmes County result in conviction at exceptionally high rates. Of 48 cases, 85.4 percent ended in guilty verdicts and 14.6 percent in adjudication withheld—meaning zero cases were dismissed, acquitted, or diverted. This stands in sharp contrast to statewide patterns: Florida's average dismissal rate for perjury is 1.7 percent, while Holmes County achieved none. The withheld rate also trails the state average of 20.5 percent. This county's prosecution approach leaves defendants almost no avenue to avoid formal conviction once charged.
Sentences reflect the severity with which Holmes County treats perjury. The average sentence spans 547 days, with a median of 364 days, paired with substantial probation averaging 1,221 days. Nearly 46 percent of defendants faced confinement—18.8 percent in prison and 27.1 percent in jail. Notably, 79.2 percent of defendants were represented by private counsel, with only 4.2 percent using public defenders, suggesting either defendants' ability to hire counsel or disparities in case processing between represented and unrepresented populations.
Figures cover 49 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 Holmes County makes it in front of a judge. Of 61 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.8% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 85.7% of 49 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 49 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 | 13 | 7.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 11 | 2.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Holmes 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 | 46 | 84.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 63.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 38 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 9 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Holmes County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 359 | 88.9% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 129 | 71.3% | 0.8% |
| Other | 88 | 90.9% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 100 | 83.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 62 | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 | 60.9% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 78 (2023-2025) | 98.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Holmes County?
The guilty rate is 85.7% based on 49 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Holmes County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.3% 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 Holmes County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months, with an average fine of $979 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
4.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 22.4% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Holmes County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 49 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/holmes
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Holmes 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 · 49 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com