Perjury in Volusia County, Florida

Perjury defendants in Volusia County face notably stricter outcomes than the statewide norm. Nearly 59 percent are convicted outright, and another 37 percent receive adjudication withheld—a combined rate of 96 percent where guilt is established. This is substantially higher than Florida's statewide withheld rate of 20.5 percent, indicating that Volusia County's State Attorney and courts resolve perjury cases with conviction at an unusually high rate. Dismissals occur in less than 1 percent of cases, below the statewide average of 1.7 percent. Diversion programs, which allow case dismissal upon program completion, are available in only 2.2 percent of perjury prosecutions compared to 6.2 percent statewide.

Defendants convicted or with adjudication withheld face a median sentence of 180 days confinement. However, average sentences stretch to 447 days, reflecting significant variation in outcomes. Forty percent receive jail time while 22 percent receive prison sentences, with probation averaging 841 days. Most defendants—56.5 percent—rely on public defenders, while just under 30 percent retain private counsel. Average fines amount to $978.