Perjury in Miami-Dade County, Florida
152 cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Miami-Dade County perjury cases resulted in conviction in 60.5% of the 152 cases, with an additional 19.7% receiving withheld adjudication—a Florida-specific outcome where guilt is found but a conviction is not formally entered. Dismissals occurred in just 0.7% of cases, nearly 1.1 percentage points below the statewide 1.8% dismissal rate. Diversion programs diverted 17.8% of defendants, significantly above the statewide average of 5.9%, suggesting more alternatives to prosecution in Miami-Dade.
Defendants convicted or withheld faced an average sentence of 620 days, though the median of 120 days indicates shorter sentences predominate. Average probation lasted 1,430 days. Jail confinement occurred in 37.5% of cases, while prison sentences affected 18.4%. The majority of defendants—61.2%—were represented by public defenders, with only 25% retaining private counsel, reflecting the charge's impact on lower-income defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,252 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 66.3% — above 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 60.5% of 152 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 152 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 150 | 3.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 74 | 4.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Miami-Dade County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (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 | 83 | 60.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 69 | 60.9% | 1.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 121 | 59.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 130 | 49.2% | 3.1% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 152 | 60.5% | 0.7% | 1 year, 8 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 321 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 73 |
| NULL | NULL | 8 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Miami-Dade County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,534 | 20.9% | 47.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,723 | 65.1% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 2,848 | 65.8% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,016 | 52.2% | 2.1% |
| Battery | 1,903 | 45.8% | 1.9% |
| Burglary | 1,187 | 68.8% | 1.0% |
| Fraud | 1,418 | 40.0% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 1,103 | 56.6% | 5.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 60.5% based on 152 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.7% of cases (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 Miami-Dade County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $437 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
61.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 25.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 152 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/miami-dade
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Miami-Dade 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 · 152 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com