Perjury in Orange County, Florida
66 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Orange County handled 66 perjury cases with markedly different outcomes than the state average. The guilty rate was 54.5%—substantially lower than other counties—while adjudication withheld reached 36.4%, nearly double the statewide average of 20.1%. This suggests Orange County's judicial system favors withheld adjudications, which allow defendants to avoid a formal conviction on their record. Dismissals and diversions tracked statewide averages at 1.5% and 4.5% respectively.
Sentencing in Orange County showed high variability, with an average of 397 days but a median of only 45 days, indicating some cases received minimal sentences while others resulted in longer confinement. Most defendants (63.6%) were incarcerated in jail rather than prison (10.6%), and the majority—60.6%—used public defenders, though Orange County had a notably higher rate of private counsel (28.8%) than Marion County.
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 — 54.5% of 66 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 66 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 | 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.
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 | 36 | 63.9% | 2.8% |
| White | 24 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 50.0% | 2.2% | 7.2 months |
| 2024 | 46 | 60.9% | 6.5% | 4.8 months |
| 2025 | 66 | 54.5% | 1.5% | 1 year, 1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 101 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 52 |
| 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 | 6,248 | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,290 | 65.2% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,001 | 56.9% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,533 | 37.8% | 8.5% |
| DUI | 1,432 | 54.7% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 1,251 | 59.0% | 9.0% |
| Battery | 1,333 | 44.3% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,190 | 56.6% | 4.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 54.5% based on 66 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 36.4% 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 Orange County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 1 months, with an average fine of $262 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
60.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 28.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 66 public court records; last updated July 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 · 66 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com