Perjury Sentencing in Highlands County

We analyzed 27 convicted Perjury cases in Highlands County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Highlands County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 3 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (11.4 months)
$283.33
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($496.26)
25.9%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (23.6%)
48.1%
Probation Only
27 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
6.1 months
4.5 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$150.00
$200.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$200.00
The average sentence for Perjury in Highlands County is 1 year, 3 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Highlands County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 25.9% 23.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 14.8% 33.7%
Probation Only 48.1% 24.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 3 months 11.4 months
Average Fine $283.33 $496.26
Average Probation 2.4 years 2.3 years
Average Court Costs $1,071 $573.09
Average Restitution (where ordered) $44.74 $141,281

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 7 4.6 years $225.00
County Jail 4 4.0 months $75.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Highlands County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 2,310 25 days $279.84
Drug Possession 1,848 7.7 months $2,208
Larceny / Theft 763 5.3 months $240.93
Other 754 1 year, 1 months $270.29
Resisting Officer 638 5.7 months $418.06

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 27 convicted Perjury cases in Highlands County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months. The statewide average is 11.4 months.
33.3% of convicted Perjury defendants in Highlands County received a fine, averaging $283.33. Court costs average $1,071 additionally. Restitution averages $44.74 in cases where it is ordered.
Highlands County's average sentence of 1 year, 3 months compares to the statewide average of 11.4 months. The prison rate is 25.9% locally vs 23.6% statewide. The average fine is $283.33 locally vs $496.26 statewide.

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 27 Perjury cases in Highlands County 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.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 27 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026