Drug Sale Sentencing in Hendry County

We analyzed 24 convicted Drug Sale cases in Hendry 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 Hendry County judges sentence differently.

6.4 years
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (2.7 years)
$66,833
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($2,038)
70.8%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (54.5%)
20.8%
Probation Only
24 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
4.0 years
6.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
13.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$50,250
$100,000
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$100,000
The average sentence for Drug Sale in Hendry County is 6.4 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Hendry County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 70.8% 54.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 0.0% 24.4%
Probation Only 20.8% 17.0%
Average Sentence 6.4 years 2.7 years
Average Fine $66,833 $2,038
Average Probation 4.3 years 3.0 years
Average Court Costs $1,123 $880.65

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 16 9.4 years $22,222
County Jail 1 3.1 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Hendry County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,730 21 days $599.97
Drug Possession 991 9.6 months $1,585
Resisting Officer 371 5.3 months $351.40
Other 353 11.5 months $2,075
Probation Violation 335 1.9 months $0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 24 convicted Drug Sale cases in Hendry County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 6.4 years. The statewide average is 2.7 years.
12.5% of convicted Drug Sale defendants in Hendry County received a fine, averaging $66,833. Court costs average $1,123 additionally.
Hendry County's average sentence of 6.4 years compares to the statewide average of 2.7 years. The prison rate is 70.8% locally vs 54.5% statewide. The average fine is $66,833 locally vs $2,038 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 24 Drug Sale cases in Hendry 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 · 24 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026