Perjury Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 331 convicted Perjury cases in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County judges sentence differently.

0 year, 12 months

Average Sentence

Near statewide avg (11.4 months)

$425.24

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($496.26)

21.5%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (23.6%)

27.2%

Probation Only

331 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.0 months

4.5 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

1 year, 10 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$448.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$448.00

The average sentence for Perjury in Miami-Dade County is 0 year, 12 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Miami-Dade County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	21.5%	23.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	45.3%	33.7%
Probation Only	27.2%	24.4%
Average Sentence	0 year, 12 months	11.4 months
Average Fine	$425.24	$496.26
Average Probation	3.2 years	2.3 years
Average Court Costs	$160.52	$573.09
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$283.62	$141,281

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	148	3.3 months	$450.59
State Prison Facility	73	4.0 years	$457.29

Other Charges Sentenced in Miami-Dade County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Larceny / Theft	11,065	8.4 months	$388.12
Other	6,775	9.0 months	$396.17
Drug Possession	6,513	4.5 months	$445.77
Resisting Officer	4,773	6.3 months	$347.66
Battery	4,206	12.0 months	$404.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 331 convicted Perjury cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 0 year, 12 months. The statewide average is 11.4 months.

46.5% of convicted Perjury defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $425.24. Court costs average $160.52 additionally. Restitution averages $283.62 in cases where it is ordered.

Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 0 year, 12 months compares to the statewide average of 11.4 months. The prison rate is 21.5% locally vs 23.6% statewide. The average fine is $425.24 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 331 Perjury cases in Miami-Dade 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 · 331 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026