Perjury in Indian River County, Florida
46 cases (2023-2025) · Indian River County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Perjury prosecutions in Indian River County from 2023 to 2025 show an aggressive stance. With zero dismissals and zero diversions (compared to statewide averages of 1.8% and 5.7%), prosecutors pursue convictions or withheld adjudications in essentially all cases. The guilty rate of 73.9% combined with the 17.4% withheld adjudication rate means 91.3% of defendants face guilt determinations. Only 4.3% achieve acquittal.
Perjury carries substantial consequences: 482 days average among confined defendants, with a median of 226.5 days. Nearly one-fifth (19.6%) receive prison time, and 37% receive jail sentences. Average fines of $403 and probation averaging nearly 605 days underscore the seriousness with which Indian River handles this charge.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 46 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.9% of 46 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 46 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 17 | 5.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Indian River County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Indian River County?
The guilty rate is 73.9% based on 46 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Indian River County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.4% 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 Indian River County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $403 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% 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 | 24 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 22 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 77.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2024 | 15 | 73.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 13 | 69.2% | 0.0% | 11.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 34 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 11 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Indian River County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 953 | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 536 | 79.3% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 360 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 333 | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 257 | 78.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 225 | 82.7% | 1.3% |
| Battery | 199 | 60.3% | 5.0% |
| Trespassing | 162 | 84.6% | 1.2% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Indian River County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 46 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/indian-river
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Indian River 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 · 46 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com