Perjury in Palm Beach County, Florida
90 cases (2025) · Palm Beach County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Palm Beach County handled perjury more punitively than Miami-Dade or the state average. Conviction rates reached 70.0% of the 90 cases, while withheld adjudication dropped to 6.7%—far below the statewide 20.1% average. Dismissals were absent entirely, compared to the statewide 1.8%. Diversion programs, however, accepted 22.2% of defendants, more than triple the statewide rate of 5.9%, suggesting Palm Beach uses diversion as an alternative pathway.
Sentenced defendants faced shorter average confinement: 414 days compared to Miami-Dade's 620, though imprisonment still occurred in 21.1% of cases and jail in 38.9%. Probation averaged 749 days. Despite higher conviction rates, Palm Beach had stronger private counsel representation at 40.0%, compared to 25% in Miami-Dade, indicating economic differences in the defendant population.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 70.0% of 90 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 90 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 | 81 | 3.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 41 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Palm Beach 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 | 46 | 76.1% | 0.0% |
| White | 44 | 63.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 58.5% | 1.5% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 64 | 59.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 90 | 70.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 117 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 85 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 16 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Palm Beach County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 18,608 | 27.0% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5,544 | 11.7% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 3,574 | 68.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,182 | 63.8% | 0.5% |
| Battery | 2,689 | 45.0% | 0.5% |
| Trespassing | 2,271 | 69.7% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,091 | 61.8% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 1,691 | 95.6% | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Palm Beach County?
The guilty rate is 70.0% based on 90 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Palm Beach County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.7% 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 Palm Beach County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
57.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 40.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Palm Beach County, Florida (2025). Based on 90 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/palm-beach
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Palm Beach 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 · 90 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com