Drug Possession Sentencing in Madison County

We analyzed 136 convicted Drug Possession cases in Madison 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 Madison County judges sentence differently.

1 year
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (7.0 months)
$489.53
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($542.73)
16.2%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
44.1%
Probation Only
136 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
10 days
6.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500.00
$500.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500.00
The average sentence for Drug Possession in Madison County is 1 year. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Madison County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 16.2% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 19.9% 50.7%
Probation Only 44.1% 15.1%
Average Sentence 1 year 7.0 months
Average Fine $489.53 $542.73
Average Probation 3.3 years 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $1,117 $720.98

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 27 1.7 months $100.00
State Prison Facility 22 6.3 years $285.71

Other Charges Sentenced in Madison County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 288 26 days $217.68
Other 134 1 year $486.27
Resisting Officer 103 2.6 months $533.33
Trespassing 86 21 days $350.00
Larceny / Theft 81 3.0 months $443.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 136 convicted Drug Possession cases in Madison County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
31.6% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Madison County received a fine, averaging $489.53. Court costs average $1,117 additionally.
Madison County's average sentence of 1 year compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 16.2% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $489.53 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 136 Drug Possession cases in Madison 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 · 136 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026