Perjury in Orange County, Florida
65 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
Orange County's perjury prosecutions in 2025 contrast with other counties' aggressive postures. Dismissals and diversions are rare (1.5% and 3.1%), but Orange uses withheld adjudication heavily—36.9% versus 20.6% statewide—allowing some guilt findings to avoid formal conviction. Combined with 55.4% guilty verdicts, 92.3% face determinations of guilt.
Confinement averages 396.6 days but varies widely: median 45 days shows most receive shorter terms. Jail (64.6%) dominates over prison (10.8%). The public defender rate is 63.1% versus 26.2% private counsel, indicating low-income defendants. Average fines run $262.50. Orange's approach favors withheld adjudication as a middle ground between dismissal and formal conviction.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 264 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 — 55.4% of 65 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 65 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 | 100 | 2.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 11 | 5.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Orange County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 55.4% based on 65 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 36.9% 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 Orange County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 1 months, with an average fine of $262 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
63.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35 | 65.7% | 2.9% |
| White | 24 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 50.0% | 2.2% | 7.2 months |
| 2024 | 46 | 60.9% | 6.5% | 4.8 months |
| 2025 | 65 | 55.4% | 1.5% | 1 year, 1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 101 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 51 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 4 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,244 | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,283 | 65.4% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,003 | 56.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,532 | 38.0% | 8.6% |
| DUI | 1,390 | 56.0% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,249 | 59.0% | 8.8% |
| Battery | 1,319 | 44.7% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,182 | 56.9% | 4.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 65 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 65 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com