Battery Sentencing in Suwannee County

We analyzed 112 convicted Battery 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.

11.5 months

Average Sentence

Above statewide avg (9.0 months)

$613.33

Average Fine

Above statewide avg ($311.26)

20.5%

Prison Rate

Above statewide (14.0%)

41.1%

Probation Only

112 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.0 months

3.7 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$500.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$500.00

The average sentence for Battery in Suwannee County is 11.5 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)	20.5%	14.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	31.2%	43.6%
Probation Only	41.1%	28.3%
Average Sentence	11.5 months	9.0 months
Average Fine	$613.33	$311.26
Average Probation	2.0 years	1 year, 10 months
Average Court Costs	$911.62	$860.76
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$365.57	$3,366

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	35	2.4 months	$28.00
State Prison Facility	23	4.3 years	$266.67

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 112 convicted Battery cases in Suwannee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 11.5 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.

18.8% of convicted Battery defendants in Suwannee County received a fine, averaging $613.33. Court costs average $911.62 additionally. Restitution averages $365.57 in cases where it is ordered.

Suwannee County's average sentence of 11.5 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 20.5% locally vs 14.0% statewide. The average fine is $613.33 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 112 Battery 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 · 112 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026