Drug Sale Sentencing in Pinellas County

We analyzed 274 convicted Drug Sale cases in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Drug Sale in Pinellas County is 1 year, 9 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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1 year, 9 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (2.7 years)
$138
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($2,038)
45.3%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (54.5%)
28.5%
Probation Only
274 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
9.0 months
2.4 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$132
$132
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$137

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Pinellas County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 45.3% 54.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 24.8% 24.4%
Probation Only 28.5% 17.0%
Average Sentence 1 year, 9 months 2.7 years
Average Fine $138 $2,038
Average Probation 2.9 years 3.0 years
Average Court Costs $227 $881
Average Restitution (where ordered) $6,711 $977

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 124 3.6 years $132
County Jail 68 5.9 months $138

Other Charges Sentenced in Pinellas County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 20,300 11.3 months $150
Traffic Offense 18,264 1.0 months $246
DUI 7,577 1.5 months $1,168
Trespassing 7,093 18 days $201
Larceny / Theft 6,318 5.8 months $152

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 274 convicted Drug Sale cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 9 months. The statewide average is 2.7 years.
33.2% of convicted Drug Sale defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $138. Court costs average $227 additionally. Restitution averages $6,711 in cases where it is ordered.
Pinellas County's average sentence of 1 year, 9 months compares to the statewide average of 2.7 years. The prison rate is 45.3% locally vs 54.5% statewide. The average fine is $138 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 274 Drug Sale cases in Pinellas 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 · 274 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026