Criminal Mischief Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 23,448 convicted Criminal Mischief cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

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4.6 months
Average Sentence
23,448 convicted cases
$243
Average Fine
18.0% received a fine
7.7%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
20.2%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.2 months
2.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
9.3 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100
$200
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$326

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 1,797 7.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 11,188 47.7%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 4,745 20.2%
Fined 4,217 18.0%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Misdemeanor 16,594 1.8 months $186 0.6% 52.6% 1 year, 2 months
Felony 5,740 1 year $375 28.7% 34.9% 2.7 years
NULL 1,114 3.7 months $344 4.1% 40.6% 1 year, 8 months

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted Criminal Mischief cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Miami-Dade 2,125 7.5 months $375 11.2% 52.7%
Duval 1,880 2.3 months $128 2.7% 69.5%
Hillsborough 1,691 4.4 months $188 7.6% 30.6%
Polk 1,265 2.9 months $168 5.5% 30.7%
Palm Beach 1,242 3.1 months $428 3.3% 66.0%
Pinellas 1,036 4.2 months $154 8.1% 51.4%
Orange 1,008 4.1 months $332 5.7% 79.9%
Broward 942 2.8 months $0 4.6% 30.6%
Escambia 918 2.5 months $349 4.7% 20.8%
Volusia 918 4.8 months $438 8.8% 65.6%
Pasco 736 3.3 months $160 6.5% 15.6%
Marion 707 7.5 months $146 11.3% 74.3%
Bay 593 4.5 months $387 11.1% 39.6%
Alachua 515 8.9 months $110 14.6% 53.2%
Lee 500 5.1 months $0 8.4% 51.2%
Sarasota 490 4.9 months $447 7.1% 22.2%
Leon 464 6.2 months $0 6.5% 78.9%
Seminole 445 2.0 months $233 4.3% 30.3%
St. Lucie 426 5.9 months $333 9.6% 55.9%
Lake 398 3.5 months $232 7.8% 23.9%
Santa Rosa 323 7.3 months $127 12.4% 42.7%
St. Johns 317 10.5 months $477 15.1% 53.9%
Manatee 308 4.5 months $114 8.8% 14.3%
Okaloosa 280 1.7 months $237 2.5% 15.4%
Osceola 280 3.4 months $121 9.3% 78.9%
Putnam 239 5.3 months $60 11.7% 56.9%
Collier 236 6.6 months $173 10.6% 25.4%
Clay 225 3.0 months $358 6.7% 51.6%
Martin 208 6.9 months $298 14.4% 34.6%
Sumter 206 7.8 months $342 15.0% 29.6%
Hernando 199 4.4 months $198 6.5% 63.8%
Citrus 191 8.1 months $342 13.1% 39.8%
Brevard 182 2.1 months $0 2.2% 44.0%
Highlands 159 5.4 months $273 7.5% 39.6%
Monroe 155 4.5 months $0 6.5% 47.1%
Charlotte 153 4.4 months $333 8.5% 53.6%
Indian River 147 4.5 months $311 6.8% 44.2%
Walton 133 3.8 months $215 5.3% 36.8%
Okeechobee 99 6.9 months $544 10.1% 59.6%
Columbia 87 5.1 months $1,000 10.3% 25.3%
Jackson 85 7.0 months $191 10.6% 69.4%
Nassau 77 1.0 months $48 2.6% 11.7%
Levy 73 8.3 months $92 17.8% 60.3%
Desoto 68 1 year, 1 months $169 27.9% 11.8%
Holmes 66 5.9 months $448 7.6% 57.6%
Baker 60 5.2 months $0 8.3% 71.7%
Hendry 59 4.2 months $401 1.7% 44.1%
Taylor 57 1.7 months $375 3.5% 43.9%
Wakulla 57 5.6 months $401 10.5% 70.2%
Washington 50 3.4 months $241 8.0% 68.0%
Bradford 47 9.7 months $81 19.1% 57.4%
Gulf 41 6.4 months $210 9.8% 48.8%
Suwannee 38 8.1 months $500 18.4% 34.2%
Calhoun 32 1.3 months $207 3.1% 43.8%
Franklin 24 2.0 months $79 0.0% 100.0%
Hardee 24 2.6 months $174 4.2% 45.8%
Madison 24 2.1 months $350 0.0% 41.7%
Union 24 5.8 months $0 12.5% 29.2%
Dixie 22 11.4 months $250 22.7% 50.0%
Jefferson 22 11.7 months $149 22.7% 77.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 23,448 convicted Criminal Mischief cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 4.6 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 2.5 months. 7.7% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
18.0% of convicted Criminal Mischief defendants received a fine, with an average of $243. The median fine is $200. Court costs average $449 on top of fines.
7.7% of convicted Criminal Mischief defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 47.7% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 20.2% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

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 23,448 Criminal Mischief cases 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. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 23,448 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026