Assault Sentencing in Escambia County

We analyzed 346 convicted Assault cases in Escambia 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 Escambia County judges sentence differently.

1 year
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$603.67
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($391.68)
15.0%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (24.7%)
26.0%
Probation Only
346 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.0 months
0 year, 12 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$352.00
$625.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$870.00
The average sentence for Assault in Escambia County is 1 year. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Escambia County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 15.0% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 20.5% 36.1%
Probation Only 26.0% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $603.67 $391.68
Average Probation 2.1 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $610.14 $859.15

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 71 4.6 months $596.45
State Prison Facility 52 6.6 years $605.92

Other Charges Sentenced in Escambia County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 7,161 14 days $505.93
Drug Possession 5,930 4.1 months $464.34
Larceny / Theft 4,527 2.7 months $353.40
Other 2,160 5.2 months $440.79
Battery 1,877 11.2 months $647.91

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 346 convicted Assault cases in Escambia County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
93.9% of convicted Assault defendants in Escambia County received a fine, averaging $603.67. Court costs average $610.14 additionally.
Escambia County's average sentence of 1 year compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 15.0% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $603.67 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 346 Assault cases in Escambia 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 · 346 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026