DUI Sentencing in Brevard County

We analyzed 1,509 convicted DUI cases in Brevard 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 Brevard County judges sentence differently.

5 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$0.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,058)
0.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
71.6%
Probation Only
1,509 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2 days
11 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 months
The average sentence for DUI in Brevard County is 5 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Brevard County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.0% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 13.3% 37.6%
Probation Only 71.6% 51.2%
Average Sentence 5 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $0.00 $1,058
Average Probation 10.7 months 1 year

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 201 1.3 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Brevard County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 4,430 18 days $0.00
Drug Possession 2,000 4.2 months $0.00
Larceny / Theft 1,464 2.8 months $0.00
Other 1,096 3.9 months $0.00
Trespassing 1,061 22 days $0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,509 convicted DUI cases in Brevard County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
0.0% of convicted DUI defendants in Brevard County received a fine, averaging $0.00.
Brevard County's average sentence of 5 days compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 0.0% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $0.00 locally vs $1,058 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 1,509 DUI cases in Brevard 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 · 1,509 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026