Drug Possession Sentencing in Franklin County

We analyzed 379 convicted Drug Possession cases in Franklin 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 Franklin County judges sentence differently.

5.7 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (7.0 months)
$97.31
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($542.73)
10.8%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
2.9%
Probation Only
379 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
17 days
2.3 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
7.5 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$76.19
$100.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$100.00
The average sentence for Drug Possession in Franklin County is 5.7 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Franklin County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 10.8% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 83.4% 50.7%
Probation Only 2.9% 15.1%
Average Sentence 5.7 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $97.31 $542.73
Average Probation 2.3 years 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $661.97 $720.98

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 320 3.4 months $98.44
State Prison Facility 37 2.4 years $100.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Franklin County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Other 436 1.2 months $139.10
Traffic Offense 194 2.3 months $120.23
Battery 123 6.0 months $86.80
Resisting Officer 73 4.0 months $79.20
Larceny / Theft 66 5.3 months $85.53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 379 convicted Drug Possession cases in Franklin County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5.7 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
57.8% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Franklin County received a fine, averaging $97.31. Court costs average $661.97 additionally.
Franklin County's average sentence of 5.7 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 10.8% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $97.31 locally vs $542.73 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 379 Drug Possession cases in Franklin 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 · 379 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026