Assault Sentencing in Pasco County

We analyzed 426 convicted Assault cases in Pasco 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 Pasco County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 3 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$139.38
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($391.68)
29.8%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (24.7%)
30.8%
Probation Only
426 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
11.1 months
2.6 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$125.71
$125.72
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$125.72
The average sentence for Assault in Pasco 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 Pasco County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 29.8% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 12.2% 36.1%
Probation Only 30.8% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 3 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $139.38 $391.68
Average Probation 2.1 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $510.60 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $920.10 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 126 4.3 years $125.72
County Jail 53 5.8 months $133.94

Other Charges Sentenced in Pasco County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 7,812 8.1 months $159.69
Traffic Offense 6,831 1.1 months $341.75
Larceny / Theft 3,070 6.0 months $139.08
Battery 2,943 8.2 months $150.35
Resisting Officer 1,996 5.1 months $254.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 426 convicted Assault cases in Pasco County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
20.4% of convicted Assault defendants in Pasco County received a fine, averaging $139.38. Court costs average $510.60 additionally. Restitution averages $920.10 in cases where it is ordered.
Pasco County's average sentence of 1 year, 3 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 29.8% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $139.38 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 426 Assault cases in Pasco 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 · 426 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026