Criminal Mischief Sentencing in Palm Beach County

We analyzed 1,242 convicted Criminal Mischief cases in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Criminal Mischief in Palm Beach County is 3.1 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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3.1 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (4.6 months)
$428
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($243)
3.3%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (7.7%)
6.0%
Probation Only
1,242 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
18 days
2.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.4 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$250
$308
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$466

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Palm Beach County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 3.3% 7.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 66.0% 47.7%
Probation Only 6.0% 20.2%
Average Sentence 3.1 months 4.6 months
Average Fine $428 $243
Average Probation 1 year, 7 months 1 year, 10 months
Average Court Costs $163 $449
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,528 $4,803

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 820 3.0 months $372
State Prison Facility 41 2.9 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Palm Beach County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 25,007 7 days $262
Drug Possession 8,098 5.3 months $7,609
Larceny / Theft 6,874 5.9 months $102
Trespassing 5,109 1.3 months $536
DUI 4,808 1.0 months $1,057

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,242 convicted Criminal Mischief cases in Palm Beach County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.1 months. The statewide average is 4.6 months.
0.5% of convicted Criminal Mischief defendants in Palm Beach County received a fine, averaging $428. Court costs average $163 additionally. Restitution averages $1,528 in cases where it is ordered.
Palm Beach County's average sentence of 3.1 months compares to the statewide average of 4.6 months. The prison rate is 3.3% locally vs 7.7% statewide. The average fine is $428 locally vs $243 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 1,242 Criminal Mischief cases in Palm Beach 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 · 1,242 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026