Drug Sale Sentencing in Union County

We analyzed 29 convicted Drug Sale cases in Union 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 Union County judges sentence differently.

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1 year, 10 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (2.7 years)

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($2,038)

55.2%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (54.5%)

27.6%

Probation Only

29 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1 year, 8 months

2.5 years

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

3.0 years

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Union County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	55.2%	54.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	17.2%	24.4%
Probation Only	27.6%	17.0%
Average Sentence	1 year, 10 months	2.7 years
Average Fine	$0	$2,038
Average Probation	2.0 years	3.0 years
Average Court Costs	$750	$881
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$250	$977

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	16	3.2 years	N/A
County Jail	5	6.1 months	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Union County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	175	9.4 months	$285
Traffic Offense	166	1.7 months	$114
Other	137	2.4 years	$16,789
Battery	96	2.7 years	$233
Larceny / Theft	78	1 year, 5 months	$312

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 29 convicted Drug Sale cases in Union County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 10 months. The statewide average is 2.7 years.

0.0% of convicted Drug Sale defendants in Union County received a fine, averaging $0. Court costs average $750 additionally. Restitution averages $250 in cases where it is ordered.

Union County's average sentence of 1 year, 10 months compares to the statewide average of 2.7 years. The prison rate is 55.2% 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 29 Drug Sale cases in Union 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 · 29 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026