DUI Sentencing in Franklin County

We analyzed 35 convicted DUI cases in Franklin 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 Franklin County judges sentence differently.

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18 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$907
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,058)
0.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
37.1%
Probation Only
35 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2 days
10 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1.1 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$512
$1,012
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,012

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Franklin County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.0% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 62.9% 37.6%
Probation Only 37.1% 51.2%
Average Sentence 18 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $907 $1,058
Average Probation 10.9 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $591 $793

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 22 29 days $974

Other Charges Sentenced in Franklin County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Other 436 1.2 months $139
Drug Possession 379 5.7 months $97
Traffic Offense 194 2.3 months $120
Battery 123 6.0 months $87
Resisting Officer 73 4.0 months $79

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 35 convicted DUI cases in Franklin County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 18 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
94.3% of convicted DUI defendants in Franklin County received a fine, averaging $907. Court costs average $591 additionally.
Franklin County's average sentence of 18 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 $907 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 35 DUI cases in Franklin 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 · 35 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026