Assault Sentencing in Indian River County

We analyzed 100 convicted Assault cases in Indian River 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 Indian River County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Assault in Indian River County is 11.2 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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11.2 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$344
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($392)
20.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (24.7%)
40.0%
Probation Only
100 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.0 months
4.2 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$243
$413
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$413

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Indian River County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 20.0% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 35.0% 36.1%
Probation Only 40.0% 27.4%
Average Sentence 11.2 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $344 $392
Average Probation 2.0 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $402 $859

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 35 3.5 months $318
State Prison Facility 20 4.1 years $413

Other Charges Sentenced in Indian River County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 2,979 1.1 months $396
Drug Possession 1,626 1 year, 8 months $393
DUI 1,112 1.4 months $1,434
Larceny / Theft 979 7.4 months $326
Other 733 1 year, 1 months $357

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 100 convicted Assault cases in Indian River County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 11.2 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
69.0% of convicted Assault defendants in Indian River County received a fine, averaging $344. Court costs average $402 additionally.
Indian River County's average sentence of 11.2 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 20.0% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $344 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 100 Assault cases in Indian River 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 · 100 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026