DUI Sentencing in Dixie County

We analyzed 46 convicted DUI cases in Dixie 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 Dixie County judges sentence differently.

3.5 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1.3 months)
$707.73
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,058)
4.3%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
69.6%
Probation Only
46 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
9 days
2.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
6.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500.00
$500.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$625.00
The average sentence for DUI in Dixie County is 3.5 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Dixie County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 4.3% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 26.1% 37.6%
Probation Only 69.6% 51.2%
Average Sentence 3.5 months 1.3 months
Average Fine $707.73 $1,058
Average Probation 1 year, 4 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $819.47 $792.55

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 13 3.3 months $1,000
State Prison Facility 1 9.7 years $250.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Dixie County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 545 1 year, 5 months $6,326
Traffic Offense 177 2.6 months $253.21
Other 121 2.3 years $1,922
Larceny / Theft 93 2.2 years $294.12
Drug Sale 79 6.9 years $6,546

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 46 convicted DUI cases in Dixie County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.5 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
78.3% of convicted DUI defendants in Dixie County received a fine, averaging $707.73. Court costs average $819.47 additionally.
Dixie County's average sentence of 3.5 months compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 4.3% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $707.73 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 46 DUI cases in Dixie 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 · 46 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026