DUI Sentencing in Hamilton County

We analyzed 31 convicted DUI cases in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County judges sentence differently.

28 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$844.08
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,058)
0.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
67.7%
Probation Only
31 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
22 days
1.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500.00
$532.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,000
The average sentence for DUI in Hamilton County is 28 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Hamilton County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.0% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 32.3% 37.6%
Probation Only 67.7% 51.2%
Average Sentence 28 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $844.08 $1,058
Average Probation 1 year 1 year
Average Court Costs $557.68 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,067 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 10 2.9 months $1,099

Other Charges Sentenced in Hamilton County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 509 1.1 months $183.94
Drug Possession 123 1 year, 1 months $1,059
Other 68 1 year, 1 months $2,524
Resisting Officer 62 7.0 months $158.22
Battery 56 1 year, 2 months $133.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 31 convicted DUI cases in Hamilton County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 28 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
87.1% of convicted DUI defendants in Hamilton County received a fine, averaging $844.08. Court costs average $557.68 additionally. Restitution averages $1,067 in cases where it is ordered.
Hamilton County's average sentence of 28 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 $844.08 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 31 DUI cases in Hamilton 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 · 31 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026