Perjury in Levy County, Florida
33 cases (2023-2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Levy County has the harshest perjury outcomes in the state: 87.9% conviction rate, the highest, and zero diversion programs versus the 5.8% statewide average. Withheld adjudication is the lowest at 9.1% against 20.1% statewide, ensuring convictions become permanent records. The State Attorney prosecutes perjury uniformly without alternatives.
Confinement is severe: 27.3% to prison and 42.4% to jail—the highest jail rate for perjury statewide. Probation averages 994 days, nearly three years. Sentences vary: median 240 days but average 803 days, reflecting some cases with longer terms. Fines are nominal at $50, suggesting enforcement emphasizes confinement over financial penalties. Public defenders represent one-third of cases.
Figures cover 33 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 — 87.9% of 33 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 33 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 | 14 | 5.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 4.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Levy 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 | 25 | 92.0% | 4.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 5.7 months |
| 2024 | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| 2025 | 16 | 87.5% | 6.2% | 1 year, 12 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 23 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 87.9% based on 33 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.1% 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 Levy County?
The average sentence is 2.2 years, with an average fine of $50 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
33.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Levy County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 33 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 33 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com