Drug Possession Sentencing in Taylor County

We analyzed 257 convicted Drug Possession cases in Taylor 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 Taylor County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Drug Possession in Taylor County is 3.9 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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3.9 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (7.0 months)
$422
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($543)
10.5%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
51.4%
Probation Only
257 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
20 days
1.9 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
10.1 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500
$500
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Taylor County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 10.5% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 35.8% 50.7%
Probation Only 51.4% 15.1%
Average Sentence 3.9 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $422 $543
Average Probation 2.5 years 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $887 $721
Average Restitution (where ordered) $5,591 $1,336

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 92 2.3 months $124
State Prison Facility 27 2.4 years $375

Other Charges Sentenced in Taylor County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Other 339 6.1 months $391
Larceny / Theft 246 5.1 months $471
Battery 180 4.4 months $477
Resisting Officer 143 4.0 months $441
Burglary 81 1 year, 8 months $500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 257 convicted Drug Possession cases in Taylor County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.9 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
45.5% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Taylor County received a fine, averaging $422. Court costs average $887 additionally. Restitution averages $5,591 in cases where it is ordered.
Taylor County's average sentence of 3.9 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 10.5% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $422 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 257 Drug Possession cases in Taylor 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 · 257 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026