Drug Sale Sentencing in Suwannee County

We analyzed 32 convicted Drug Sale cases in Suwannee 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 Suwannee County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Drug Sale in Suwannee County is 1 year, 8 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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1 year, 8 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (2.7 years)
$750
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($2,038)
37.5%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (54.5%)
6.2%
Probation Only
32 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
6.0 months
2.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.6 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500
$750
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,000

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Suwannee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 37.5% 54.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 25.0% 24.4%
Probation Only 6.2% 17.0%
Average Sentence 1 year, 8 months 2.7 years
Average Fine $750 $2,038
Average Probation 2.0 years 3.0 years
Average Court Costs $872 $881

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 12 4.4 years $312
County Jail 8 3.6 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Suwannee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,042 13 days $399
Drug Possession 571 9.8 months $1,743
Larceny / Theft 201 9.7 months $388
Resisting Officer 149 6.8 months $510
DUI 117 15 days $1,046

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 32 convicted Drug Sale cases in Suwannee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 8 months. The statewide average is 2.7 years.
12.5% of convicted Drug Sale defendants in Suwannee County received a fine, averaging $750. Court costs average $872 additionally.
Suwannee County's average sentence of 1 year, 8 months compares to the statewide average of 2.7 years. The prison rate is 37.5% locally vs 54.5% statewide. The average fine is $750 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 32 Drug Sale cases in Suwannee 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 · 32 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026