Perjury in Pinellas County, Florida
83 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, perjury prosecutions in Pinellas County resulted in a high conviction rate of 78.3%, with just 9.6% receiving adjudication withheld—well below the statewide average of 20.1%. Dismissals occurred in 6.0% of cases, 4.2 percentage points above the state average, but diversion programs resolved only 4.8% of cases, below the statewide 5.9%. Pinellas prosecutors appear less likely to offer withheld adjudication than peers, suggesting stricter enforcement posture on perjury.
Convicted defendants faced substantial punishment. Average sentences reached 554.7 days, with 27.7% receiving prison time and 32.5% jail time. Probation averaged 810.6 days—over two years of supervised release. Representation was balanced, with 9.6% having private counsel and 9.6% public defenders, though the majority had no recorded attorney.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 635 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 68.3% — 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 — 78.3% of 83 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 83 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 | 71 | 5.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 68 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Pinellas 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 | 40 | 80.0% | 5.0% |
| Black | 32 | 84.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 70.0% | 6.2% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2024 | 89 | 64.0% | 1.1% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 83 | 78.3% | 6.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 174 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 72 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,868 | 75.7% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,405 | 14.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,465 | 78.3% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,355 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,554 | 85.7% | 4.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,453 | 75.0% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,043 | 54.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,579 | 78.0% | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 78.3% based on 83 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.6% 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 Pinellas County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $150 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
9.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 83 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/pinellas
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 83 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com