Battery Sentencing in Lafayette County

We analyzed 26 convicted Battery cases in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 1 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (9.0 months)
$307.57
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($311.26)
26.9%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (14.0%)
50.0%
Probation Only
26 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 year
2.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$27.20
$492.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$492.00
The average sentence for Battery in Lafayette County is 1 year, 1 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Lafayette County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 26.9% 14.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 7.7% 43.6%
Probation Only 50.0% 28.3%
Average Sentence 1 year, 1 months 9.0 months
Average Fine $307.57 $311.26
Average Probation 4.2 years 1 year, 10 months
Average Court Costs $1,397 $860.76

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 7 4.0 years $417.10
County Jail 2 6.5 months $27.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Lafayette County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 130 1 days $168.03
Drug Possession 94 20 days $394.46
Other 31 3.3 months $361.72
Sex Offense 23 1 year, 11 months $292.20
Resisting Officer 22 2.1 months $130.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 26 convicted Battery cases in Lafayette County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 1 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.
76.9% of convicted Battery defendants in Lafayette County received a fine, averaging $307.57. Court costs average $1,397 additionally.
Lafayette County's average sentence of 1 year, 1 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 26.9% locally vs 14.0% statewide. The average fine is $307.57 locally vs $311.26 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 26 Battery cases in Lafayette 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 · 26 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026