Assault Sentencing in Lee County

We analyzed 349 convicted Assault cases in Lee 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 Lee County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Assault in Lee County is 1 year, 3 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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1 year, 3 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$0
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($392)
24.9%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (24.7%)
41.8%
Probation Only
349 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

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

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Lee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 24.9% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 25.5% 36.1%
Probation Only 41.8% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 3 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $0 $392
Average Probation 2.8 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $1,468 $859
Average Restitution (where ordered) $10,231 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 90 5.1 months N/A
State Prison Facility 86 4.8 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Lee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 5,706 8.1 months $0
Traffic Offense 5,616 1.0 months $0
DUI 3,472 27 days $0
Larceny / Theft 2,073 7.1 months $0
Resisting Officer 1,883 3.4 months $0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 349 convicted Assault cases in Lee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
0.0% of convicted Assault defendants in Lee County received a fine, averaging $0. Court costs average $1,468 additionally. Restitution averages $10,231 in cases where it is ordered.
Lee County's average sentence of 1 year, 3 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 24.9% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $0 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 349 Assault cases in Lee 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 · 349 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026