DUI Sentencing in Madison County

We analyzed 27 convicted DUI cases in Madison 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 Madison County judges sentence differently.

6 days

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (1.3 months)

$1,077

Average Fine

Near statewide avg ($1,058)

0.0%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (1.0%)

77.8%

Probation Only

27 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.0 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

1.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$500.00

$950.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$1,000

The average sentence for DUI in Madison County is 6 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Madison County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	0.0%	1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	18.5%	37.6%
Probation Only	77.8%	51.2%
Average Sentence	6 days	1.3 months
Average Fine	$1,077	$1,058
Average Probation	1 year, 2 months	1 year
Average Court Costs	$573.60	$792.55

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	5	1.2 months	$1,890

Other Charges Sentenced in Madison County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	288	26 days	$217.68
Drug Possession	136	1 year	$489.53
Other	134	1 year	$486.27
Resisting Officer	103	2.6 months	$533.33
Trespassing	86	21 days	$350.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 27 convicted DUI cases in Madison County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 6 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.

77.8% of convicted DUI defendants in Madison County received a fine, averaging $1,077. Court costs average $573.60 additionally.

Madison County's average sentence of 6 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 $1,077 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 27 DUI cases in Madison 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 · 27 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026