Drug Sale Sentencing in Washington County

We analyzed 55 convicted Drug Sale cases in Washington 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 Washington County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 4 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (2.7 years)
$666.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($2,038)
23.6%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (54.5%)
60.0%
Probation Only
55 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
0 year, 12 months
3.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$491.19
$600.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,060
The average sentence for Drug Sale in Washington County is 1 year, 4 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Washington County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 23.6% 54.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 14.5% 24.4%
Probation Only 60.0% 17.0%
Average Sentence 1 year, 4 months 2.7 years
Average Fine $666.00 $2,038
Average Probation 4.4 years 3.0 years
Average Court Costs $1,300 $880.65
Average Restitution (where ordered) $60.00 $977.26

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 13 5.5 years $984.50
County Jail 8 7.2 months $433.57

Other Charges Sentenced in Washington County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 725 5.4 months $799.61
Traffic Offense 398 1.1 months $191.91
Battery 292 6.2 months $243.41
Larceny / Theft 259 3.9 months $296.20
Resisting Officer 187 4.5 months $279.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 55 convicted Drug Sale cases in Washington County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months. The statewide average is 2.7 years.
83.6% of convicted Drug Sale defendants in Washington County received a fine, averaging $666.00. Court costs average $1,300 additionally. Restitution averages $60.00 in cases where it is ordered.
Washington County's average sentence of 1 year, 4 months compares to the statewide average of 2.7 years. The prison rate is 23.6% locally vs 54.5% statewide. The average fine is $666.00 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 55 Drug Sale cases in Washington 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 · 55 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026