Drug Possession Sentencing in Hamilton County

We analyzed 123 convicted Drug Possession cases in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 1 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (7.0 months)
$1,059
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($542.73)
38.2%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (13.1%)
34.1%
Probation Only
123 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.1 months
1 year
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100.00
$100.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$100.00
The average sentence for Drug Possession in Hamilton County is 1 year, 1 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Hamilton County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 38.2% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 27.6% 50.7%
Probation Only 34.1% 15.1%
Average Sentence 1 year, 1 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $1,059 $542.73
Average Probation 3.2 years 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $1,151 $720.98

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 47 2.7 years $2,046
County Jail 34 2.7 months $470.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Hamilton County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 509 1.1 months $183.94
Other 68 1 year, 1 months $2,524
Resisting Officer 62 7.0 months $158.22
Battery 56 1 year, 2 months $133.47
Larceny / Theft 47 11.0 months $165.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 123 convicted Drug Possession cases in Hamilton County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 1 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
47.2% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Hamilton County received a fine, averaging $1,059. Court costs average $1,151 additionally.
Hamilton County's average sentence of 1 year, 1 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 38.2% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $1,059 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 123 Drug Possession cases in Hamilton 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 · 123 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026