Assault Sentencing in Pinellas County

We analyzed 574 convicted Assault cases in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 3 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$152.21
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($391.68)
29.1%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (24.7%)
25.4%
Probation Only
574 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

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

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$132.00
$132.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$137.00
The average sentence for Assault in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 29.1% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 39.4% 36.1%
Probation Only 25.4% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 3 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $152.21 $391.68
Average Probation 2.2 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $611.55 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $3,534 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 239 5.5 months $158.02
State Prison Facility 154 4.1 years $150.52

Other Charges Sentenced in Pinellas County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 20,300 11.3 months $150.02
Traffic Offense 18,264 1.0 months $245.75
DUI 7,577 1.5 months $1,168
Trespassing 7,093 18 days $201.02
Larceny / Theft 6,318 5.8 months $152.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 574 convicted Assault cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
52.6% of convicted Assault defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $152.21. Court costs average $611.55 additionally. Restitution averages $3,534 in cases where it is ordered.
Pinellas County's average sentence of 1 year, 3 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 29.1% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $152.21 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 574 Assault cases in Pinellas 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 · 574 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026