Assault Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 15,606 convicted Assault 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.

1 year, 1 months
Average Sentence
15,606 convicted cases
$391.68
Average Fine
22.2% received a fine
24.7%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
27.4%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.0 months
9.1 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.8 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$136.85
$268.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500.00
Facing Assault charges? The average sentence is 1 year, 1 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) 3,861 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 5,627 36.1%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 4,276 27.4%
Fined 3,464 22.2%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Felony 9,498 1 year, 8 months $469.55 39.1% 24.7% 2.9 years
Misdemeanor 5,271 2.0 months $230.98 0.4% 54.8% 8.5 months
NULL 837 8.4 months $573.67 15.7% 47.1% 2.0 years

Sentencing by County

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

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Hillsborough 1,279 1 year $288.75 25.4% 26.7%
Miami-Dade 1,037 1 year, 2 months $442.12 25.5% 30.5%
Duval 1,014 1 year, 3 months $134.04 25.5% 49.6%
Volusia 942 11.3 months $568.00 27.5% 43.8%
Palm Beach 910 10.9 months $0.00 20.3% 62.1%
Polk 871 1 year, 2 months $310.16 21.1% 27.1%
Broward 761 9.9 months $0.00 19.7% 25.8%
Orange 628 11.2 months $781.04 21.2% 61.3%
Pinellas 574 1 year, 3 months $152.21 29.1% 39.4%
Marion 462 1 year, 7 months $191.81 35.1% 40.5%
Bay 432 1 year $562.23 27.8% 27.3%
Pasco 426 1 year, 3 months $139.38 29.8% 12.2%
Leon 352 11.5 months $0.00 24.4% 63.9%
Lee 349 1 year, 3 months $0.00 24.9% 25.5%
Escambia 346 1 year $603.67 15.0% 20.5%
Brevard 328 8.2 months $0.00 12.2% 50.6%
Manatee 269 1 year, 5 months $308.94 34.2% 13.0%
Lake 267 10.1 months $248.64 19.1% 22.1%
Alachua 257 1 year, 4 months $139.39 37.4% 28.0%
Sarasota 237 1 year, 3 months $1,170 23.6% 20.3%
Santa Rosa 232 9.8 months $123.08 22.4% 38.4%
Seminole 217 8.3 months $50.00 19.8% 32.3%
Okaloosa 206 2.7 months $91.86 7.3% 6.8%
St. Lucie 202 2.1 years $525.00 35.6% 32.2%
St. Johns 192 11.4 months $375.00 16.1% 38.0%
Osceola 172 10.6 months $365.00 21.5% 68.0%
Hernando 170 8.1 months $234.61 17.6% 50.6%
Putnam 162 1 year, 5 months $60.00 32.7% 30.9%
Sumter 160 1 year, 4 months $532.32 28.7% 24.4%
Clay 149 1 year, 7 months $444.39 31.5% 47.0%
Collier 148 1 year, 1 months $183.33 25.7% 32.4%
Citrus 146 3.1 years $4,136 48.6% 15.1%
Highlands 134 10.2 months $301.52 17.2% 38.8%
Martin 116 1 year, 1 months $467.50 22.4% 25.9%
Charlotte 104 1 year, 5 months $454.33 34.6% 25.0%
Monroe 104 4.9 months $0.00 12.5% 40.4%
Indian River 100 11.2 months $343.64 20.0% 35.0%
Walton 81 1 year, 5 months $350.82 18.5% 37.0%
Baker 79 7.0 months $0.00 19.0% 64.6%
Washington 76 8.5 months $311.66 19.7% 43.4%
Columbia 72 9.6 months $950.00 22.2% 6.9%
Jackson 69 9.0 months $169.44 20.3% 49.3%
Okeechobee 69 0 year, 12 months $1,333 23.2% 36.2%
Hendry 65 2.3 years $797.50 38.5% 23.1%
Bradford 64 1 year, 7 months $59.23 39.1% 37.5%
Nassau 59 8.3 months $1,500 20.3% 16.9%
Levy 56 2.0 years $1,250 46.4% 35.7%
Holmes 55 8.4 months $884.26 23.6% 36.4%
Calhoun 51 11.9 months $253.97 21.6% 33.3%
Desoto 45 3.4 years $158.75 46.7% 6.7%
Taylor 39 6.2 months $533.33 17.9% 25.6%
Wakulla 36 11.5 months $667.16 33.3% 52.8%
Suwannee 30 10.7 months $836.67 30.0% 23.3%
Gilchrist 29 1 year $91.67 27.6% 37.9%
Hardee 25 1 year, 12 months $8,465 36.0% 28.0%
Dixie 22 1 year, 5 months $275.00 31.8% 13.6%
Jefferson 20 1 year, 2 months $235.73 30.0% 60.0%

Facing Assault Charges in Florida?

The average sentence is 1 year, 1 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 15,606 convicted Assault cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 1 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 9.1 months. 24.7% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
22.2% of convicted Assault defendants received a fine, with an average of $391.68. The median fine is $268.00. Court costs average $859.15 on top of fines.
24.7% of convicted Assault defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 36.1% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 27.4% 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 15,606 Assault 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 · 15,606 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026