Fraud Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 38,075 convicted Fraud cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

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9.0 months
Average Sentence
38,075 convicted cases
$563
Average Fine
18.8% received a fine
18.3%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
24.6%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.4 months
6.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year, 6 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$127
$203
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$448

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 6,965 18.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 14,500 38.1%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 9,352 24.6%
Fined 7,163 18.8%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Felony 22,343 1 year, 1 months $878 30.2% 28.2% 3.4 years
Misdemeanor 14,155 1.6 months $183 0.3% 53.8% 0 year, 12 months
NULL 1,577 4.2 months $452 10.1% 37.0% 3.2 years

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted Fraud cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Hillsborough 3,460 6.6 months $191 13.4% 33.4%
Miami-Dade 2,627 10.3 months $446 19.8% 33.9%
Pinellas 2,465 0 year, 12 months $170 21.2% 44.5%
Broward 2,285 7.4 months $0 14.6% 25.3%
Polk 2,255 8.6 months $190 17.6% 36.9%
Duval 1,931 9.2 months $10,930 16.9% 58.0%
Palm Beach 1,863 10.1 months $1,550 22.3% 55.1%
Volusia 1,718 8.3 months $497 16.0% 59.5%
Bay 1,462 5.5 months $365 14.0% 26.3%
Marion 1,321 10.6 months $258 23.8% 55.0%
Sarasota 1,181 1 year, 3 months $1,177 25.7% 19.3%
Pasco 1,136 1 year $132 27.8% 16.0%
Escambia 1,087 2.9 months $437 5.7% 16.9%
St. Lucie 915 0 year, 12 months $1,517 27.4% 29.4%
Orange 884 5.4 months $471 11.2% 69.3%
Manatee 876 1 year, 2 months $316 25.3% 12.2%
Seminole 701 6.7 months $255 17.0% 30.2%
Alachua 688 1 year, 1 months $852 35.3% 36.0%
Leon 687 7.6 months $0 18.5% 67.1%
Lake 682 5.8 months $252 11.6% 24.8%
Okaloosa 604 3.3 months $133 7.8% 9.9%
Lee 571 9.0 months $0 18.7% 41.5%
Collier 466 10.1 months $206 21.5% 29.8%
Osceola 443 5.5 months $326 9.5% 79.0%
Santa Rosa 416 5.8 months $159 11.5% 40.4%
St. Johns 384 9.7 months $590 21.4% 52.6%
Martin 382 11.5 months $408 25.9% 42.4%
Columbia 363 9.1 months $1,535 24.0% 5.0%
Charlotte 359 7.3 months $556 13.1% 40.7%
Hernando 332 11.4 months $286 29.5% 36.1%
Monroe 330 5.7 months $0 13.9% 44.5%
Indian River 310 1 year, 11 months $602 31.0% 39.7%
Sumter 301 4.4 months $518 10.3% 27.2%
Highlands 289 10.4 months $368 21.1% 29.8%
Brevard 254 4.5 months $0 10.2% 46.1%
Clay 242 8.8 months $481 14.9% 64.9%
Putnam 230 6.2 months $60 17.8% 55.2%
Citrus 179 1 year, 5 months $343 31.3% 35.8%
Jackson 163 11.2 months $250 25.2% 31.9%
Okeechobee 126 8.3 months $950 18.3% 34.9%
Hendry 123 3.9 months $500 8.1% 22.0%
Walton 122 4.8 months $281 9.8% 38.5%
Nassau 108 5.3 months $274 12.0% 25.9%
Desoto 104 8.8 months $179 22.1% 17.3%
Washington 60 3.3 months $341 8.3% 33.3%
Wakulla 55 1 year, 1 months $416 21.8% 52.7%
Bradford 48 1 year, 1 months $150 25.0% 54.2%
Suwannee 43 3.5 months $700 11.6% 23.3%
Levy 42 3.4 months $100 7.1% 47.6%
Jefferson 39 10.3 months $88 23.1% 61.5%
Holmes 38 5.8 months $723 18.4% 26.3%
Calhoun 37 2.4 months $612 8.1% 13.5%
Hamilton 35 5.5 months $377 25.7% 54.3%
Taylor 34 5.7 months $393 23.5% 29.4%
Baker 33 11.9 months $500 39.4% 54.5%
Hardee 31 1 year, 2 months $139 12.9% 51.6%
Gadsden 23 No incarceration $0 0.0% 0.0%
Franklin 22 3.8 months $80 4.5% 68.2%
Gulf 22 2.8 months $189 9.1% 40.9%
Union 20 5.7 months $0 15.0% 15.0%

Facing Fraud Charges in Florida?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 38,075 convicted Fraud cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9.0 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 6.0 months. 18.3% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
18.8% of convicted Fraud defendants received a fine, with an average of $563. The median fine is $203. Court costs average $833 on top of fines.
18.3% of convicted Fraud defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 38.1% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 24.6% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 38,075 Fraud cases with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 38,075 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026