Assault Sentencing in Alachua County

We analyzed 257 convicted Assault cases in Alachua 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 Alachua County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 4 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$139.39
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($391.68)
37.4%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (24.7%)
31.9%
Probation Only
257 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
6.1 months
1 year, 6 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$136.85
$136.85
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$136.85
The average sentence for Assault in Alachua 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 Alachua County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 37.4% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 28.0% 36.1%
Probation Only 31.9% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 4 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $139.39 $391.68
Average Probation 2.6 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $890.79 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $306.92 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 95 3.4 years $137.45
County Jail 73 5.8 months $99.35

Other Charges Sentenced in Alachua County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 2,574 1.1 months $151.44
Drug Possession 2,217 1 year $756.71
Larceny / Theft 1,832 1 year $122.42
Battery 1,398 1 year $155.33
Other 987 1 year, 9 months $1,039

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 257 convicted Assault cases in Alachua County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
69.3% of convicted Assault defendants in Alachua County received a fine, averaging $139.39. Court costs average $890.79 additionally. Restitution averages $306.92 in cases where it is ordered.
Alachua County's average sentence of 1 year, 4 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 37.4% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $139.39 locally vs $391.68 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 257 Assault cases in Alachua 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 · 257 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026