Drug Sale Sentencing in Sumter County

We analyzed 252 convicted Drug Sale cases in Sumter 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 Sumter County judges sentence differently.

4.7 years
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (2.7 years)
$1,379
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($2,038)
86.1%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (54.5%)
8.3%
Probation Only
252 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.9 years
5.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
7.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$750.00
$1,250
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,750
The average sentence for Drug Sale in Sumter County is 4.7 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Sumter County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 86.1% 54.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 4.0% 24.4%
Probation Only 8.3% 17.0%
Average Sentence 4.7 years 2.7 years
Average Fine $1,379 $2,038
Average Probation 4.1 years 3.0 years
Average Court Costs $1,295 $880.65
Average Restitution (where ordered) $130.00 $977.26

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 217 5.4 years $1,348
County Jail 10 7.5 months $925.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Sumter County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 3,790 7.3 months $596.22
Traffic Offense 3,066 29 days $178.34
Other 936 1 year, 4 months $422.74
Larceny / Theft 893 8.2 months $381.34
Battery 878 10.7 months $503.93

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 252 convicted Drug Sale cases in Sumter County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 4.7 years. The statewide average is 2.7 years.
58.7% of convicted Drug Sale defendants in Sumter County received a fine, averaging $1,379. Court costs average $1,295 additionally. Restitution averages $130.00 in cases where it is ordered.
Sumter County's average sentence of 4.7 years compares to the statewide average of 2.7 years. The prison rate is 86.1% locally vs 54.5% statewide. The average fine is $1,379 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 252 Drug Sale cases in Sumter 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 · 252 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026