Assault Sentencing in Sumter County

We analyzed 160 convicted Assault cases in Sumter 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 Sumter County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 4 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$532.32
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($391.68)
28.7%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (24.7%)
30.0%
Probation Only
160 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
5.0 months
1 year, 5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.2 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$225.00
$500.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$650.00
The average sentence for Assault in Sumter County is 1 year, 4 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Sumter County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 28.7% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 24.4% 36.1%
Probation Only 30.0% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 4 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $532.32 $391.68
Average Probation 2.4 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $1,365 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $369.31 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 46 4.4 years $728.00
County Jail 39 5.3 months $488.33

Other Charges Sentenced in Sumter County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 3,790 7.3 months $596.22
Traffic Offense 3,066 29 days $178.34
Other 936 1 year, 4 months $422.74
Larceny / Theft 893 8.2 months $381.34
Battery 878 10.7 months $503.93

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 160 convicted Assault cases in Sumter County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
61.9% of convicted Assault defendants in Sumter County received a fine, averaging $532.32. Court costs average $1,365 additionally. Restitution averages $369.31 in cases where it is ordered.
Sumter County's average sentence of 1 year, 4 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 28.7% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $532.32 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 160 Assault cases in Sumter 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 · 160 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026