Assault Sentencing in Charlotte County

We analyzed 104 convicted Assault cases in Charlotte 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 Charlotte County judges sentence differently.

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1 year, 5 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$454
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($392)
34.6%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (24.7%)
38.5%
Probation Only
104 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
6.1 months
1 year, 4 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.9 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$410
$410
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$410

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Charlotte County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 34.6% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 25.0% 36.1%
Probation Only 38.5% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 5 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $454 $392
Average Probation 2.7 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $570 $859
Average Restitution (where ordered) $934 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 34 3.9 years $410
County Jail 28 6.0 months $315

Other Charges Sentenced in Charlotte County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 4,976 26 days $325
Drug Possession 3,749 1 year, 3 months $2,769
Larceny / Theft 1,079 8.7 months $342
DUI 982 2.6 months $1,474
Other 767 1 year, 5 months $381

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 104 convicted Assault cases in Charlotte County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 5 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
14.4% of convicted Assault defendants in Charlotte County received a fine, averaging $454. Court costs average $570 additionally. Restitution averages $934 in cases where it is ordered.
Charlotte County's average sentence of 1 year, 5 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 34.6% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $454 locally vs $392 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 104 Assault cases in Charlotte 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 · 104 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026