Domestic Violence Sentencing in Pinellas County
12 convicted cases (2023-2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
We analyzed 12 convicted Domestic Violence cases in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County judges sentence differently.
Figures cover 12 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025 in this view, so multi-year figures are shown.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2023-2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Pinellas County run 3.0 months to 9.1 months; the median is 3.5 months.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 12 convicted cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2023-2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
| Outcome | Pinellas County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 33.3% | 27.0% |
| Probation Only | 58.3% | 37.5% |
| Average Sentence | 2.7 months | 1 year, 1 months |
| Average Fine | $184 | $484 |
| Average Probation | 4.1 years | 3.5 years |
| Average Court Costs | $487 | $685 |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 4 | 3.9 months | $134 |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 1 year, 4 months | $132 |
See the complete picture for this charge: Domestic Violence outcomes in Pinellas County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Pinellas County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 20,250 | 11.5 months | $150 |
| Traffic Offense | 18,264 | 1.0 months | $246 |
| DUI | 7,578 | 1.5 months | $1,172 |
| Trespassing | 7,092 | 18 days | $201 |
| Larceny / Theft | 6,317 | 5.8 months | $152 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Domestic Violence in Pinellas County?
Based on 12 convicted Domestic Violence cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 2.7 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
How much are fines for Domestic Violence in Pinellas County?
58.3% of convicted Domestic Violence defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $184. Court costs average $487 additionally.
How does Pinellas County compare to statewide sentencing for Domestic Violence?
Pinellas County's average sentence of 2.7 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 8.3% locally vs 23.3% statewide. The average fine is $184 locally vs $484 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Domestic Violence Sentencing in Pinellas County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 12 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/domestic-violence/pinellas
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: July 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 12 Domestic Violence cases in Pinellas 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 · 12 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated July 2026