Drug Possession Sentencing in Hendry County

We analyzed 991 convicted Drug Possession cases in Hendry 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 Hendry County judges sentence differently.

9.6 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (7.0 months)
$1,585
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($542.73)
13.3%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
52.9%
Probation Only
991 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
3.0 months
6.6 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$250.00
$500.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500.00
The average sentence for Drug Possession in Hendry County is 9.6 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Hendry County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 13.3% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 31.0% 50.7%
Probation Only 52.9% 15.1%
Average Sentence 9.6 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $1,585 $542.73
Average Probation 1 year, 6 months 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $935.03 $720.98

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 317 6.6 months $560.73
State Prison Facility 122 5.0 years $2,898

Other Charges Sentenced in Hendry County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,730 21 days $599.97
Resisting Officer 371 5.3 months $351.40
Other 353 11.5 months $2,075
Probation Violation 335 1.9 months $0.00
Larceny / Theft 331 5.3 months $295.90

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 991 convicted Drug Possession cases in Hendry County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9.6 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
18.6% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Hendry County received a fine, averaging $1,585. Court costs average $935.03 additionally.
Hendry County's average sentence of 9.6 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 13.3% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $1,585 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 991 Drug Possession cases in Hendry 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 · 991 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026