Drug Possession Sentencing in Glades County

We analyzed 127 convicted Drug Possession cases in Glades 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 Glades County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Drug Possession in Glades County is 4.1 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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4.1 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (7.0 months)

$277

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($543)

5.5%

Prison Rate

Below statewide (13.1%)

33.9%

Probation Only

127 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

3.0 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

0 year, 12 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$250

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$250

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Glades County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	5.5%	13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	33.1%	50.7%
Probation Only	33.9%	15.1%
Average Sentence	4.1 months	7.0 months
Average Fine	$277	$543
Average Probation	1 year, 5 months	1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs	$508	$721

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	42	4.7 months	$22
State Prison Facility	7	3.8 years	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Glades County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	564	9 days	$282
Other	93	5.7 months	$282
Resisting Officer	57	2.6 months	$327
Battery	53	10.9 months	$260
Trespassing	51	14 days	$257

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 127 convicted Drug Possession cases in Glades County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 4.1 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.

24.4% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Glades County received a fine, averaging $277. Court costs average $508 additionally.

Glades County's average sentence of 4.1 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 5.5% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $277 locally vs $543 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 127 Drug Possession cases in Glades 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 · 127 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026