Perjury Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 4,369 convicted Perjury 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.

11.4 months
Average Sentence
4,369 convicted cases
$496.26
Average Fine
20.5% received a fine
23.6%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
24.4%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.0 months
9.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.4 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$132.00
$250.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$448.00
Facing Perjury charges? The average sentence is 11.4 months. A defense attorney can work to reduce your sentence or negotiate alternative sentencing — free consultation.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 1,033 23.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 1,474 33.7%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 1,064 24.4%
Fined 897 20.5%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Felony 2,846 1 year, 4 months $774.91 35.2% 32.7% 2.7 years
Misdemeanor 1,344 24 days $209.00 0.1% 35.9% 11.0 months
NULL 179 1 year $488.26 16.8% 33.5% 2.4 years

Sentencing by County

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

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Volusia 437 9.6 months $978.00 24.5% 40.0%
Miami-Dade 331 0 year, 12 months $425.24 21.5% 45.3%
Bay 231 11.2 months $533.12 30.7% 16.5%
Pinellas 221 1 year $157.04 29.9% 30.8%
Marion 179 1 year, 5 months $186.18 32.4% 52.5%
Palm Beach 163 11.8 months $1,000 25.2% 49.1%
Sarasota 159 1 year $640.00 20.1% 31.4%
Broward 148 7.4 months $0.00 14.9% 26.4%
Duval 144 10.3 months $133.33 18.1% 49.3%
Hillsborough 141 7.0 months $450.00 14.2% 23.4%
Polk 138 1.7 months $156.36 5.1% 29.0%
Orange 137 7.2 months $183.75 10.9% 67.2%
St. Lucie 133 1 year, 7 months $598.00 40.6% 31.6%
Escambia 125 9.7 months $439.77 13.6% 20.0%
Pasco 100 1 year $125.72 19.0% 11.0%
Okaloosa 86 3.7 months $0.00 9.3% 11.6%
Putnam 79 1 year, 2 months $946.67 44.3% 24.1%
Manatee 75 1 year, 4 months $6,278 25.3% 28.0%
Lee 74 7.0 months $0.00 14.9% 31.1%
Seminole 71 7.9 months $275.00 22.5% 19.7%
Leon 69 1 year, 10 months $0.00 37.7% 52.2%
Charlotte 68 1 year, 5 months $293.50 41.2% 30.9%
Osceola 53 4.2 months $315.00 5.7% 86.8%
Monroe 51 6.7 months $0.00 15.7% 33.3%
Santa Rosa 50 4.2 months $117.78 12.0% 38.0%
Holmes 48 8.3 months $911.27 18.8% 27.1%
Nassau 47 10.3 months $0.00 25.5% 27.7%
Desoto 46 2.2 years $143.69 54.3% 0.0%
Sumter 46 1 year, 1 months $697.50 28.3% 32.6%
Lake 45 2.9 months $297.06 6.7% 4.4%
Indian River 42 9.9 months $389.38 21.4% 40.5%
Brevard 37 10.8 months $0.00 2.7% 43.2%
Martin 37 5.0 months $433.33 13.5% 16.2%
Okeechobee 37 11.1 months $300.00 21.6% 56.8%
Alachua 35 2.3 years $6,329 60.0% 11.4%
St. Johns 35 11.4 months $0.00 34.3% 28.6%
Columbia 34 1 year, 6 months $250.00 29.4% 2.9%
Hernando 32 1 year $287.66 21.9% 43.8%
Levy 32 1 year, 7 months $50.00 28.1% 43.8%
Clay 28 7.2 months $425.12 21.4% 64.3%
Hendry 27 1 year, 5 months $550.00 40.7% 3.7%
Highlands 27 1 year, 3 months $283.33 25.9% 14.8%
Washington 25 8.5 months $107.36 24.0% 16.0%
Taylor 24 8.8 months $328.57 25.0% 8.3%
Dixie 22 1 year, 5 months $250.00 54.5% 13.6%
Hardee 22 1 year, 3 months $144.60 36.4% 27.3%
Collier 21 10.2 months $237.50 14.3% 19.0%

Facing Perjury Charges in Florida?

The average sentence is 11.4 months, but outcomes depend on your specific circumstances. A defense attorney can review your case and fight for the best possible result. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 4,369 convicted Perjury cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 11.4 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 9.0 months. 23.6% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
20.5% of convicted Perjury defendants received a fine, with an average of $496.26. The median fine is $250.00. Court costs average $573.09 on top of fines.
23.6% of convicted Perjury defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 33.7% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 24.4% 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 4,369 Perjury 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 · 4,369 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026