Assault Sentencing in St. Johns County

We analyzed 192 convicted Assault cases in St. Johns 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 St. Johns County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Assault in St. Johns County is 11.4 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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11.4 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$375
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($392)
16.1%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (24.7%)
42.7%
Probation Only
192 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.7 months
4.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year, 7 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$262
$375
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$488

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome St. Johns County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 16.1% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 38.0% 36.1%
Probation Only 42.7% 27.4%
Average Sentence 11.4 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $375 $392
Average Probation 2.6 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $358 $859

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 75 4.0 months N/A
State Prison Facility 29 5.3 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in St. Johns County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 7,137 8 days $1,130
Drug Possession 2,477 5.3 months $1,150
Other 1,749 5.5 months $268
Larceny / Theft 1,503 6.1 months $143
DUI 1,251 23 days $1,229

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 192 convicted Assault cases in St. Johns County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 11.4 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
1.0% of convicted Assault defendants in St. Johns County received a fine, averaging $375. Court costs average $358 additionally.
St. Johns County's average sentence of 11.4 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 16.1% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $375 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 192 Assault cases in St. Johns 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 · 192 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026