DUI in Florida
69,311
Total Cases
91.9%
Guilty Rate
1.2%
Dismissal Rate
2.1%
Withheld Rate
3.9 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 69,311 DUI cases across 65 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 91.9% with a 1.2% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 2.1% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.9 months, with an average fine of $1,047.
DUI by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 7,725 | 97.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.3 months |
| Hillsborough | 4,996 | 89.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 6.4 months |
| Palm Beach | 4,973 | 96.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.3 months |
| Duval | 4,840 | 98.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 1.4 months |
| Orange | 4,013 | 49.9% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 17 days |
| Lee | 3,521 | 98.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 2.9 months |
| Polk | 2,665 | 97.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.7 months |
| Broward | 2,395 | 83.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 5.0 months |
| Sarasota | 2,300 | 96.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 10.3 months |
| Collier | 2,039 | 99.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 4.0 months |
| Bay | 2,034 | 97.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 4.5 months |
| Pasco | 2,016 | 96.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 6.0 months |
| Martin | 1,719 | 99.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 5.4 months |
| St. Lucie | 1,559 | 98.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 4.1 months |
| Brevard | 1,533 | 59.7% | 38.7% | 0.9% | 1.3 months |
| Marion | 1,464 | 98.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.3 months |
| Escambia | 1,374 | 90.6% | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.5 months |
| St. Johns | 1,337 | 92.3% | 1.3% | 4.6% | 2.9 months |
| Lake | 1,270 | 98.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2 months |
| Okaloosa | 1,239 | 97.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 5.3 months |
| Osceola | 1,210 | 79.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% | 1.1 months |
| Santa Rosa | 1,142 | 96.0% | 0.2% | 1.5% | 3.6 months |
| Indian River | 1,118 | 99.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.5 months |
| Charlotte | 1,003 | 97.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 8.0 months |
| Monroe | 775 | 93.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.6 months |
| Hernando | 660 | 98.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 4.9 months |
| Alachua | 659 | 90.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 5.1 months |
| Leon | 634 | 80.9% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 1.2 months |
| Citrus | 631 | 99.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 5.2 months |
| Walton | 620 | 95.6% | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.2 months |
| Seminole | 598 | 86.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.6 months |
| Clay | 552 | 97.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2 months |
| Manatee | 528 | 95.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.3 months |
| Volusia | 517 | 90.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.9 months |
| Sumter | 510 | 99.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 6.1 months |
| Nassau | 442 | 98.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
| Okeechobee | 364 | 98.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 2.2 years |
| Miami-Dade | 264 | 82.6% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 8.4 months |
| Hendry | 262 | 98.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 5.3 months |
| Columbia | 152 | 94.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.3 months |
| Jackson | 150 | 98.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 7.2 months |
| Bradford | 148 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.9 months |
| Desoto | 138 | 97.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Putnam | 131 | 96.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.4 months |
| Hardee | 124 | 98.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.7 months |
| Suwannee | 118 | 98.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.3 months |
| Wakulla | 116 | 92.2% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 2.2 months |
| Washington | 91 | 91.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 3.9 months |
| Highlands | 88 | 98.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.9 months |
| Gilchrist | 71 | 88.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 months |
| Levy | 63 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.0 months |
| Dixie | 53 | 86.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.5 months |
| Baker | 46 | 87.0% | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.2 months |
| Holmes | 44 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 months |
| Jefferson | 43 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Franklin | 36 | 97.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 29 days |
| Glades | 35 | 97.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 months |
| Calhoun | 34 | 94.1% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 10.2 months |
| Hamilton | 31 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 months |
| Madison | 28 | 92.9% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| Union | 21 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.4 months |
| Gadsden | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 7.1% | 0 days |
| Liberty | 13 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 7.7% | 18 days |
| Gulf | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.3 months |
| Lafayette | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,361 | 93.6% | 1.2% | 4.5 months |
| 2024 | 23,804 | 91.8% | 1.3% | 3.4 months |
| 2025 | 23,123 | 90.5% | 1.2% | 4.1 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 316.193 — DUI
Florida Statute § 316.193 makes it unlawful to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances, or with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for DUI in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for DUI is 91.9% based on 69,311 cases from 65 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for DUI in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for DUI is 1.2% across all Florida counties.
How does DUI sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for DUI varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 65 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for DUI?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For DUI, adjudication is withheld in 2.1% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 69,311 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026