Perjury in Martin County, Florida
37 cases (2023-2025) · Martin County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, perjury charges in Martin County resulted in guilty verdicts in 73% of cases and adjudication withheld in 24.3%—notably higher than the 20.6% statewide average for this charge. The dismissal rate of 2.7% was slightly above the statewide average of 1.8%, indicating Martin County's prosecution authority generally pursues these charges vigorously.
Convicted defendants averaged 15 months in confinement sentences, though the median was just 2 months, suggesting considerable variation in length. Prison time was imposed in 13.5% of cases and jail in 18.9%. Probation averaged 14 months. Private attorneys represented 43.2% of defendants, considerably higher than public defender representation at 37.8%.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 37 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 Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 86 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.9% — 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 — 73.0% of 37 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 37 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 | 7 | 1.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Martin County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 73.0% based on 37 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.3% 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 Martin County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $433 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
37.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 43.2% 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 | 28 | 71.4% | 3.6% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2024 | 21 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 1.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 16 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 13 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 7 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,951 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 938 | 62.2% | 6.9% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 606 | 98.3% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 332 | 81.0% | 2.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Martin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 37 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 37 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com