Assault Sentencing in Washington County

We analyzed 76 convicted Assault cases in Washington 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 Washington County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Assault in Washington County is 8.5 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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8.5 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$312
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($392)
19.7%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (24.7%)
31.6%
Probation Only
76 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
29 days
2.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year, 8 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$60
$73
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$600

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Washington County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 19.7% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 43.4% 36.1%
Probation Only 31.6% 27.4%
Average Sentence 8.5 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $312 $392
Average Probation 2.3 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $698 $859
Average Restitution (where ordered) $184 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 34 2.3 months $151
State Prison Facility 13 3.4 years $1,042
Confinement to Hospital Facility 1 1 year, 8 months $476

Other Charges Sentenced in Washington County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 725 5.4 months $800
Traffic Offense 398 1.1 months $192
Battery 292 6.2 months $243
Larceny / Theft 259 3.9 months $296
Resisting Officer 187 4.5 months $279

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 76 convicted Assault cases in Washington County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 8.5 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
73.7% of convicted Assault defendants in Washington County received a fine, averaging $312. Court costs average $698 additionally. Restitution averages $184 in cases where it is ordered.
Washington County's average sentence of 8.5 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 19.7% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $312 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 76 Assault cases in Washington 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 · 76 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026