DUI Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 65,159 convicted DUI cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

1.3 months
Average Sentence
65,159 convicted cases
$1,058
Average Fine
73.6% received a fine
1.0%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
51.2%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2 days
1.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$525.00
$1,000
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,185
Facing DUI charges? The average sentence is 1.3 months. A defense attorney can work to reduce your sentence or negotiate alternative sentencing — free consultation.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 662 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 24,493 37.6%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 33,351 51.2%
Fined 47,926 73.6%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Misdemeanor 60,590 23 days $1,013 0.1% 38.0% 12.0 months
NULL 2,599 9 days $1,393 0.2% 23.6% 10.5 months
Felony 1,970 1 year, 5 months $2,376 30.9% 43.0% 2.8 years

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted DUI cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Pinellas 7,577 1.5 months $1,168 1.1% 44.0%
Hillsborough 4,918 1.0 months $697.85 1.0% 14.5%
Palm Beach 4,808 1.0 months $1,057 0.5% 43.5%
Duval 4,769 1.2 months $839.90 0.9% 86.0%
Lee 3,472 27 days $0.00 0.8% 30.9%
Polk 2,610 1.0 months $1,026 0.7% 26.9%
Sarasota 2,228 3.2 months $1,006 1.2% 30.4%
Orange 2,088 16 days $969.01 0.5% 91.6%
Broward 2,064 20 days $0.00 0.8% 13.1%
Collier 2,022 1.1 months $1,014 0.7% 28.2%
Bay 1,986 1.0 months $1,294 1.3% 20.7%
Pasco 1,947 1.2 months $986.69 1.4% 18.8%
Martin 1,703 1.8 months $1,145 1.7% 31.4%
St. Lucie 1,537 1.6 months $1,248 1.2% 38.3%
Brevard 1,509 5 days $0.00 0.0% 13.3%
Marion 1,449 1.9 months $1,186 1.4% 83.9%
Lake 1,256 4 days $829.55 0.0% 12.3%
Escambia 1,251 19 days $1,360 0.6% 9.6%
St. Johns 1,251 23 days $1,229 1.0% 25.6%
Okaloosa 1,207 21 days $808.67 0.7% 12.5%
Indian River 1,112 1.4 months $1,434 0.7% 39.8%
Santa Rosa 1,098 20 days $905.51 0.4% 18.9%
Charlotte 982 2.6 months $1,474 1.9% 30.5%
Osceola 962 27 days $862.92 0.8% 82.0%
Monroe 745 1.2 months $0.00 1.1% 33.4%
Hernando 651 29 days $1,061 1.4% 18.4%
Citrus 625 1.7 months $1,209 1.9% 30.7%
Alachua 596 1.6 months $1,256 2.3% 29.9%
Walton 596 29 days $1,197 0.8% 43.1%
Clay 542 1.2 months $1,520 1.1% 51.5%
Leon 538 28 days $0.00 1.1% 76.0%
Seminole 520 12 days $1,364 0.4% 15.2%
Manatee 509 5 days $1,360 0.0% 8.3%
Sumter 505 1.6 months $948.28 1.4% 25.1%
Volusia 485 1.7 months $1,246 2.9% 55.5%
Nassau 438 13 days $892.14 0.2% 13.0%
Okeechobee 357 9.9 months $1,031 2.2% 34.7%
Hendry 259 1.1 months $1,005 1.2% 20.1%
Miami-Dade 237 3.5 months $405.65 7.6% 34.6%
Bradford 148 3.4 months $1,175 6.1% 82.4%
Jackson 148 3.8 months $793.77 4.7% 48.0%
Columbia 143 1.7 months $1,199 3.5% 23.8%
Desoto 134 4.9 months $1,189 3.7% 14.2%
Putnam 129 3.0 months $1,269 6.2% 40.3%
Hardee 122 1.1 months $872.95 0.0% 66.4%
Suwannee 117 15 days $1,046 0.9% 15.4%
Wakulla 107 1.2 months $1,213 0.9% 56.1%
Washington 88 1.9 months $595.05 1.1% 46.6%
Highlands 87 1.9 months $1,327 0.0% 48.3%
Gilchrist 63 27 days $1,050 0.0% 33.3%
Levy 63 2.0 months $1,272 1.6% 31.7%
Dixie 46 3.5 months $707.73 4.3% 26.1%
Holmes 44 21 days $1,180 0.0% 20.5%
Jefferson 43 1.2 months $1,176 2.3% 60.5%
Baker 40 1.1 months $943.86 0.0% 90.0%
Franklin 35 18 days $906.73 0.0% 62.9%
Calhoun 34 2.4 months $607.46 2.9% 20.6%
Glades 34 15 days $984.09 0.0% 14.7%
Hamilton 31 28 days $844.08 0.0% 32.3%
Madison 27 6 days $1,077 0.0% 18.5%
Union 21 2.5 months $1,315 14.3% 33.3%

Facing DUI Charges in Florida?

The average sentence is 1.3 months, but outcomes depend on your specific circumstances. A defense attorney can review your case and fight for the best possible result. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 65,159 convicted DUI cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1.3 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 1.0 months. 1.0% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
73.6% of convicted DUI defendants received a fine, with an average of $1,058. The median fine is $1,000. Court costs average $792.55 on top of fines.
1.0% of convicted DUI defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 37.6% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 51.2% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

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 65,159 DUI cases 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. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 65,159 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026