DUI Sentencing in Lee County

We analyzed 3,472 convicted DUI cases in Lee 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 Lee County judges sentence differently.

27 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$0.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,058)
0.8%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
46.5%
Probation Only
3,472 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
5 days
24 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 months
The average sentence for DUI in Lee County is 27 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Lee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.8% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 30.9% 37.6%
Probation Only 46.5% 51.2%
Average Sentence 27 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $0.00 $1,058
Average Probation 10.6 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $2,223 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $3,367 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 1,073 2.0 months N/A
State Prison Facility 28 3.2 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Lee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 5,706 8.1 months $0.00
Traffic Offense 5,616 1.0 months $0.00
Larceny / Theft 2,073 7.1 months $0.00
Resisting Officer 1,883 3.4 months $0.00
Battery 1,510 7.6 months $0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 3,472 convicted DUI cases in Lee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 27 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
0.0% of convicted DUI defendants in Lee County received a fine, averaging $0.00. Court costs average $2,223 additionally. Restitution averages $3,367 in cases where it is ordered.
Lee County's average sentence of 27 days compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 0.8% 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 3,472 DUI cases in Lee 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 · 3,472 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026