Assault Sentencing in Nassau County

We analyzed 59 convicted Assault cases in Nassau 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 Nassau County judges sentence differently.

8.3 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$1,500
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($391.68)
20.3%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (24.7%)
39.0%
Probation Only
59 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
8.4 months
1 year, 3 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$1,500
$1,500
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,500
The average sentence for Assault in Nassau County is 8.3 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Nassau County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 20.3% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 16.9% 36.1%
Probation Only 39.0% 27.4%
Average Sentence 8.3 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $1,500 $391.68
Average Probation 2.2 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $821.76 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $3,156 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 12 2.9 years N/A
County Jail 10 6.5 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Nassau County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,622 7 days $379.38
Drug Possession 1,613 4.3 months $627.55
Other 779 5.5 months $389.26
Probation Violation 449 5.9 months $0.00
Larceny / Theft 445 4.7 months $561.37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 59 convicted Assault cases in Nassau County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 8.3 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
1.7% of convicted Assault defendants in Nassau County received a fine, averaging $1,500. Court costs average $821.76 additionally. Restitution averages $3,156 in cases where it is ordered.
Nassau County's average sentence of 8.3 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 20.3% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $1,500 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 59 Assault cases in Nassau 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 · 59 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026