Perjury in Leon County, Florida
82 cases (2023-2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
In Leon County, perjury defendants face a 72 percent guilty rate, significantly higher than the statewide pattern where adjudication is withheld in one of five cases. Leon County judges withhold adjudication in only 12.2 percent of perjury cases, well below the statewide average of 20.5 percent, suggesting the circuit's State Attorney pursues formal convictions rather than alternative resolutions. Dismissals are rare here at 1.2 percent, slightly below the statewide 1.7 percent rate. Diversion programs, which allow case dismissal through program completion, occurred in 8.5 percent of Leon County perjury cases, modestly above the statewide average of 6.2 percent.
Sentencing reflects the conviction-focused approach. Defendants average 757 days of confinement, though the median sentence is 213 days, indicating some cases result in much longer terms. Nearly 76 percent of perjury defendants faced either prison or jail time. Probation averaged 811 days when imposed. About 44 percent of defendants were represented by public defenders, while 31 percent retained private counsel, reflecting mixed economic circumstances among those charged with this offense.
Figures cover 82 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 Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 148 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 2.7% — 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 — 72.0% of 82 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 82 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 | 39 | 5.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 23 | 4.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Leon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56 | 71.4% | 1.8% |
| White | 26 | 73.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 56.7% | 3.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 23 | 78.3% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| 2025 | 29 | 82.8% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | Third Degree | 63 |
| NULL | First Degree | 18 |
| NULL | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 72.0% based on 82 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.2% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
43.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 30.5% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Leon County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 82 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 82 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com