Perjury Sentencing in Manatee County

We analyzed 75 convicted Perjury cases in Manatee 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 Manatee County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 4 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (11.4 months)
$6,278
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($496.26)
25.3%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (23.6%)
24.0%
Probation Only
75 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
4.0 months
0 year, 12 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$25.00
$25.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$36.88
The average sentence for Perjury in Manatee County is 1 year, 4 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Manatee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 25.3% 23.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 28.0% 33.7%
Probation Only 24.0% 24.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 4 months 11.4 months
Average Fine $6,278 $496.26
Average Probation 1 year, 11 months 2.3 years
Average Court Costs $530.80 $573.09
Average Restitution (where ordered) $450.00 $141,281

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 21 5.7 months N/A
State Prison Facility 19 4.9 years $12,500

Other Charges Sentenced in Manatee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 11,818 6 days $315.95
Drug Possession 4,668 6.6 months $2,469
Larceny / Theft 2,116 5.0 months $104.25
Other 1,445 8.3 months $316.79
Battery 1,436 10.3 months $148.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 75 convicted Perjury cases in Manatee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months. The statewide average is 11.4 months.
10.7% of convicted Perjury defendants in Manatee County received a fine, averaging $6,278. Court costs average $530.80 additionally. Restitution averages $450.00 in cases where it is ordered.
Manatee County's average sentence of 1 year, 4 months compares to the statewide average of 11.4 months. The prison rate is 25.3% locally vs 23.6% statewide. The average fine is $6,278 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 75 Perjury cases in Manatee 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 · 75 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026