Perjury in St. Johns County, Florida

St. Johns County's perjury outcomes track close to statewide averages. The guilty rate of 69.2% and withheld adjudication rate of 25.6% reflect typical distributions, with minimal dismissals at 2.6%—slightly above the statewide 1.7%. Diversion is rare at 2.6%, falling short of the statewide rate of 5.8%, suggesting prosecutors rarely route defendants toward program-based alternatives. No acquittals occurred among 39 cases, typical of perjury prosecutions across most counties.

Convicted defendants face moderate-to-substantial sentences. The median of 366 days combined with an average of 528 days reflects consistent year-length terms. Prison time affects 30.8% and jail 28.2%, indicating widespread incarceration. Notably, public defenders serve 53.8% of defendants—above the rate in most other counties—while private counsel represents only 25.6%, suggesting economic disparities in this jurisdiction. Probation averages over three years, underscoring long-term supervision post-release.