Drug Possession Sentencing in Wakulla County

We analyzed 465 convicted Drug Possession cases in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Drug Possession in Wakulla County is 6.5 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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6.5 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (7.0 months)
$473
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($543)
11.8%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
6.5%
Probation Only
465 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
15 days
2.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
7.7 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

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

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Wakulla County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 11.8% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 80.2% 50.7%
Probation Only 6.5% 15.1%
Average Sentence 6.5 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $473 $543
Average Probation 2.4 years 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $704 $721
Average Restitution (where ordered) $22 $1,336

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 384 3.9 months $461
State Prison Facility 44 2.9 years $688

Other Charges Sentenced in Wakulla County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 574 1.1 months $303
Larceny / Theft 267 7.0 months $291
Other 207 8.1 months $474
Battery 123 7.5 months $659
Resisting Officer 111 7.0 months $208

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 465 convicted Drug Possession cases in Wakulla County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 6.5 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
44.9% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Wakulla County received a fine, averaging $473. Court costs average $704 additionally. Restitution averages $22 in cases where it is ordered.
Wakulla County's average sentence of 6.5 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 11.8% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $473 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 465 Drug Possession cases in Wakulla 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 · 465 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026