Drug Possession Sentencing in Volusia County

We analyzed 14,559 convicted Drug Possession cases in Volusia 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 Volusia County judges sentence differently.

5.2 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (7.0 months)
$7,479
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($542.73)
11.5%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
9.0%
Probation Only
14,559 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
7 days
1.2 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$200.00
$500.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,000
The average sentence for Drug Possession in Volusia County is 5.2 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Volusia County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 11.5% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 75.6% 50.7%
Probation Only 9.0% 15.1%
Average Sentence 5.2 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $7,479 $542.73
Average Probation 2.0 years 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $345.40 $720.98
Average Restitution (where ordered) $3,136 $1,336

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 11,043 2.1 months $1,564
State Prison Facility 1,633 2.7 years $262,500
Confinement to Hospital Facility 1 23 days N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Volusia County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Other 12,634 5.7 months $139.89
Traffic Offense 12,594 26 days $758.67
Battery 4,698 8.7 months $643.89
Resisting Officer 3,906 7.1 months $409.17
Larceny / Theft 3,856 8.2 months $516.40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 14,559 convicted Drug Possession cases in Volusia County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5.2 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
0.4% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Volusia County received a fine, averaging $7,479. Court costs average $345.40 additionally. Restitution averages $3,136 in cases where it is ordered.
Volusia County's average sentence of 5.2 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 11.5% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $7,479 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 14,559 Drug Possession cases in Volusia 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 · 14,559 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026