Drug Sale Sentencing in Leon County

We analyzed 195 convicted Drug Sale cases in Leon 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 Leon County judges sentence differently.

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1 year, 2 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (2.7 years)

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($2,038)

36.9%

Prison Rate

Below statewide (54.5%)

12.3%

Probation Only

195 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

2.0 months

9.1 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

2.0 years

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Leon County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	36.9%	54.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	49.7%	24.4%
Probation Only	12.3%	17.0%
Average Sentence	1 year, 2 months	2.7 years
Average Fine	$0	$2,038
Average Probation	2.9 years	3.0 years
Average Court Costs	$413	$881
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$4,000	$977

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	103	4.7 months	N/A
State Prison Facility	66	2.9 years	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Leon County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	3,391	21 days	$40
Drug Possession	3,161	7.3 months	$0
Larceny / Theft	2,190	6.6 months	$0
Battery	1,342	9.8 months	$0
Resisting Officer	1,218	4.2 months	$0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 195 convicted Drug Sale cases in Leon County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 2 months. The statewide average is 2.7 years.

0.0% of convicted Drug Sale defendants in Leon County received a fine, averaging $0. Court costs average $413 additionally. Restitution averages $4,000 in cases where it is ordered.

Leon County's average sentence of 1 year, 2 months compares to the statewide average of 2.7 years. The prison rate is 36.9% locally vs 54.5% statewide. The average fine is $0 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 195 Drug Sale cases in Leon 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 · 195 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026