Drug Sale Sentencing in Lee County

We analyzed 348 convicted Drug Sale cases in Lee 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 Lee County judges sentence differently.

3.3 years
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (2.7 years)
$0.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($2,038)
61.2%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (54.5%)
8.9%
Probation Only
348 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
0 year, 12 months
3.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 years
The average sentence for Drug Sale in Lee County is 3.3 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Lee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 61.2% 54.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 23.9% 24.4%
Probation Only 8.9% 17.0%
Average Sentence 3.3 years 2.7 years
Average Fine $0.00 $2,038
Average Probation 3.6 years 3.0 years
Average Court Costs $3,480 $880.65

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 213 5.2 years N/A
County Jail 83 7.5 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Lee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 5,706 8.1 months $0.00
Traffic Offense 5,616 1.0 months $0.00
DUI 3,472 27 days $0.00
Larceny / Theft 2,073 7.1 months $0.00
Resisting Officer 1,883 3.4 months $0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 348 convicted Drug Sale cases in Lee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.3 years. The statewide average is 2.7 years.
0.0% of convicted Drug Sale defendants in Lee County received a fine, averaging $0.00. Court costs average $3,480 additionally.
Lee County's average sentence of 3.3 years compares to the statewide average of 2.7 years. The prison rate is 61.2% locally vs 54.5% statewide. The average fine is $0.00 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 348 Drug Sale cases in Lee 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 · 348 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026