Assault Sentencing in Suwannee County

We analyzed 30 convicted Assault cases in Suwannee 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 Suwannee County judges sentence differently.

10.7 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$836.67
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($391.68)
30.0%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (24.7%)
40.0%
Probation Only
30 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
7.3 months
1 year, 6 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500.00
$650.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,302
The average sentence for Assault in Suwannee County is 10.7 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Suwannee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 30.0% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 23.3% 36.1%
Probation Only 40.0% 27.4%
Average Sentence 10.7 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $836.67 $391.68
Average Probation 2.7 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $848.67 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $443.51 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 9 2.6 years $360.00
County Jail 7 5.7 months $594.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Suwannee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,042 13 days $398.96
Drug Possession 571 9.8 months $1,743
Larceny / Theft 201 9.7 months $387.56
Resisting Officer 149 6.8 months $510.00
DUI 117 15 days $1,046

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 30 convicted Assault cases in Suwannee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 10.7 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
20.0% of convicted Assault defendants in Suwannee County received a fine, averaging $836.67. Court costs average $848.67 additionally. Restitution averages $443.51 in cases where it is ordered.
Suwannee County's average sentence of 10.7 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 30.0% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $836.67 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 30 Assault cases in Suwannee 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 · 30 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026