Assault Sentencing in Dixie County

We analyzed 22 convicted Assault cases in Dixie 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 Dixie County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 5 months

Average Sentence

Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)

$275.00

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($391.68)

31.8%

Prison Rate

Above statewide (24.7%)

54.5%

Probation Only

22 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

7.6 months

3.0 years

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

5.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$250.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$250.00

The average sentence for Assault in Dixie County is 1 year, 5 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Dixie County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	31.8%	24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	13.6%	36.1%
Probation Only	54.5%	27.4%
Average Sentence	1 year, 5 months	1 year, 1 months
Average Fine	$275.00	$391.68
Average Probation	3.2 years	2.4 years
Average Court Costs	$857.75	$859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$1,977	$2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	7	4.5 years	$250.00
County Jail	3	1.3 months	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Dixie County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	545	1 year, 5 months	$6,326
Traffic Offense	177	2.6 months	$253.21
Other	121	2.3 years	$1,922
Larceny / Theft	93	2.2 years	$294.12
Drug Sale	79	6.9 years	$6,546

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 22 convicted Assault cases in Dixie County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 5 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.

45.5% of convicted Assault defendants in Dixie County received a fine, averaging $275.00. Court costs average $857.75 additionally. Restitution averages $1,977 in cases where it is ordered.

Dixie County's average sentence of 1 year, 5 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 31.8% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $275.00 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 22 Assault cases in Dixie 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 · 22 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026