Drug Possession Sentencing in Washington County

We analyzed 725 convicted Drug Possession cases in Washington 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 Washington County judges sentence differently.

5.4 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (7.0 months)
$799.61
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($542.73)
8.4%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
30.3%
Probation Only
725 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
26 days
1.4 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.2 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$60.00
$73.33
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,076
The average sentence for Drug Possession in Washington County is 5.4 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Washington County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 8.4% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 55.6% 50.7%
Probation Only 30.3% 15.1%
Average Sentence 5.4 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $799.61 $542.73
Average Probation 2.7 years 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $986.77 $720.98
Average Restitution (where ordered) $223.72 $1,336

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 406 3.8 months $478.01
State Prison Facility 58 3.3 years $4,918

Other Charges Sentenced in Washington County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 398 1.1 months $191.91
Battery 292 6.2 months $243.41
Larceny / Theft 259 3.9 months $296.20
Resisting Officer 187 4.5 months $279.47
Other 158 10.8 months $497.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 725 convicted Drug Possession cases in Washington County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5.4 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
49.5% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Washington County received a fine, averaging $799.61. Court costs average $986.77 additionally. Restitution averages $223.72 in cases where it is ordered.
Washington County's average sentence of 5.4 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 8.4% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $799.61 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 725 Drug Possession cases in Washington 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 · 725 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026