DUI Sentencing in Jefferson County

We analyzed 43 convicted DUI cases in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County judges sentence differently.

1.2 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (1.3 months)
$1,176
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($1,058)
2.3%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
32.6%
Probation Only
43 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 days
2 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
28 days

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$1,070
$1,119
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,142
The average sentence for DUI in Jefferson County is 1.2 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Jefferson County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 2.3% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 60.5% 37.6%
Probation Only 32.6% 51.2%
Average Sentence 1.2 months 1.3 months
Average Fine $1,176 $1,058
Average Probation 8.8 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $193.23 $792.55

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 27 1.9 months $1,223

Other Charges Sentenced in Jefferson County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 536 6.4 months $96.36
Traffic Offense 399 1.3 months $114.12
Other 118 0 year, 12 months $1,819
Battery 104 1 year, 4 months $815.94
Resisting Officer 83 8.5 months $119.24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 43 convicted DUI cases in Jefferson County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1.2 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
79.1% of convicted DUI defendants in Jefferson County received a fine, averaging $1,176. Court costs average $193.23 additionally.
Jefferson County's average sentence of 1.2 months compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 2.3% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $1,176 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 43 DUI cases in Jefferson 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 · 43 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026