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.

1 year, 3 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$0.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($391.68)
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
The average sentence for Assault in Lee County is 1 year, 3 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

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 $0.00 $391.68
Average Probation 2.8 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $1,468 $859.15
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 $0.00
Traffic Offense 5,616 1.0 months $0.00
DUI 3,472 27 days $0.00
Larceny / Theft 2,073 7.1 months $0.00
Resisting Officer 1,883 3.4 months $0.00

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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 $0.00. 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 $0.00 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 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