Perjury in Monroe County, Florida
38 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County judges handled 38 perjury cases with substantially more lenient outcomes than the statewide average. Adjudication withheld occurred in 52.6 percent of cases, more than double the state rate of 20.1 percent, and diversion programs resolved 21.1 percent of defendants—nearly four times the statewide 5.9 percent. Only 23.7 percent were convicted, and dismissals happened in 2.6 percent of cases, slightly above the statewide rate of 1.8 percent. This pattern suggests Monroe prosecutors either prioritize rehabilitation over conviction or find perjury cases difficult to prove.
The median sentence was 10 days despite an average of 127.8 days, indicating most defendants received minimal incarceration while a few faced substantial prison time. Jail confinement occurred in 28.9 percent of cases; prison was rare at 2.6 percent. Probation terms averaged 267 days. Three-quarters of defendants (73.7 percent) retained private counsel, suggesting a more affluent defendant population than the statewide mix.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 61 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 34.4% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 52.6% of 38 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 38 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 | 16 | 3.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 8 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Monroe 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 | 32 | 21.9% | 3.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2024 | 21 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2025 | 38 | 23.7% | 2.6% | 4.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 41 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 35 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 985 | 37.0% | 0.3% |
| Other | 730 | 54.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 551 | 52.5% | 1.3% |
| Trespassing | 311 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 272 | 63.6% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.7% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 223 | 52.0% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 23.7% based on 38 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 52.6% 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 Monroe County?
The average sentence is 4.2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 73.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 38 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 38 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com