Drug Possession Sentencing in Union County

We analyzed 175 convicted Drug Possession cases in Union 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 Union County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Drug Possession in Union County is 9.4 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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9.4 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (7.0 months)
$285
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($543)
24.0%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (13.1%)
29.1%
Probation Only
175 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.6 months
4.2 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year, 6 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$200
$200
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Union County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 24.0% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 42.9% 50.7%
Probation Only 29.1% 15.1%
Average Sentence 9.4 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $285 $543
Average Probation 1 year, 12 months 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $764 $721

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 75 3.1 months $19
State Prison Facility 42 2.8 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Union County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 166 1.7 months $114
Other 137 2.4 years $16,789
Battery 96 2.7 years $233
Larceny / Theft 78 1 year, 5 months $312
Resisting Officer 67 11.8 months $192

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 175 convicted Drug Possession cases in Union County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9.4 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
2.9% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Union County received a fine, averaging $285. Court costs average $764 additionally.
Union County's average sentence of 9.4 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 24.0% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $285 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 175 Drug Possession cases in Union 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 · 175 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026