Assault Sentencing in Wakulla County

We analyzed 36 convicted Assault cases in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Assault in Wakulla County is 11.5 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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11.5 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$667
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($392)
33.3%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (24.7%)
13.9%
Probation Only
36 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.0 months
8.8 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year, 10 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500
$500
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Wakulla County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 33.3% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 52.8% 36.1%
Probation Only 13.9% 27.4%
Average Sentence 11.5 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $667 $392
Average Probation 2.7 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $763 $859
Average Restitution (where ordered) $200 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 25 7.9 months $441
State Prison Facility 6 3.0 years $1,000

Other Charges Sentenced in Wakulla County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 574 1.1 months $303
Drug Possession 465 6.5 months $473
Larceny / Theft 267 7.0 months $291
Other 207 8.1 months $474
Battery 123 7.5 months $659

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 36 convicted Assault cases in Wakulla County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 11.5 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
55.6% of convicted Assault defendants in Wakulla County received a fine, averaging $667. Court costs average $763 additionally. Restitution averages $200 in cases where it is ordered.
Wakulla County's average sentence of 11.5 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 33.3% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $667 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 36 Assault cases in Wakulla 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 · 36 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026