Perjury in Monroe County, Florida
37 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, perjury cases in Monroe County showed markedly different outcomes from statewide patterns. Only 29.7% resulted in guilty verdicts while 51.4% ended in withheld adjudication—more than double the statewide 20.6% average. Diversion programs also played a larger role at 16.2% versus 5.7% statewide, suggesting the prosecution pursued alternatives to conviction more frequently than the rest of Florida.
When confinement occurred, sentences were brief—averaging just 128 days—and incarceration was primarily jail (29.7%) rather than prison (2.7%). Probation averaged about nine months. A notable 73% had private counsel, indicating these defendants had resources to hire attorneys, which may have influenced the favorable outcome rates.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 60 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.0% — 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 — 51.4% of 37 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 37 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 17 | 3.2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 29.7% based on 37 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 51.4% 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 73.0% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 31 | 29.0% | 3.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2024 | 24 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 37 | 29.7% | 2.7% | 4.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 45 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 33 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 37 public court records; last updated September 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 · 37 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com