DUI Sentencing in Leon County

We analyzed 538 convicted DUI cases in Leon 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 Leon County judges sentence differently.

28 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$0.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,058)
1.1%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
21.7%
Probation Only
538 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 days
2 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
28 days
The average sentence for DUI in Leon 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 Leon County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 1.1% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 76.0% 37.6%
Probation Only 21.7% 51.2%
Average Sentence 28 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $0.00 $1,058
Average Probation 8.3 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $260.67 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $4,804 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 409 22 days N/A
State Prison Facility 6 2.9 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Leon County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 3,391 21 days $40.00
Drug Possession 3,161 7.3 months $0.00
Larceny / Theft 2,190 6.6 months $0.00
Battery 1,342 9.8 months $0.00
Resisting Officer 1,218 4.2 months $0.00

Need a Defense Attorney in Leon County?

The average sentence for DUI in Leon County is 28 days. A defense attorney can review your case and work toward the best possible outcome. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 538 convicted DUI cases in Leon County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 28 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
0.0% of convicted DUI defendants in Leon County received a fine, averaging $0.00. Court costs average $260.67 additionally. Restitution averages $4,804 in cases where it is ordered.
Leon County's average sentence of 28 days compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 1.1% 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 538 DUI cases in Leon 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 · 538 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026