DUI Sentencing in Nassau County

We analyzed 438 convicted DUI cases in Nassau 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 Nassau County judges sentence differently.

13 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$892.14
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,058)
0.2%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
81.1%
Probation Only
438 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.0 months
2.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$475.00
$950.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$950.00
The average sentence for DUI in Nassau County is 13 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Nassau County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.2% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 13.0% 37.6%
Probation Only 81.1% 51.2%
Average Sentence 13 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $892.14 $1,058
Average Probation 1 year 1 year
Average Court Costs $561.20 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,536 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 55 2.9 months $1,382
State Prison Facility 2 1 year, 1 months $1,911
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 1 6.1 months $1,910

Other Charges Sentenced in Nassau County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,622 7 days $379.38
Drug Possession 1,613 4.3 months $627.55
Other 779 5.5 months $389.26
Probation Violation 449 5.9 months $0.00
Larceny / Theft 445 4.7 months $561.37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 438 convicted DUI cases in Nassau County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 13 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
84.5% of convicted DUI defendants in Nassau County received a fine, averaging $892.14. Court costs average $561.20 additionally. Restitution averages $1,536 in cases where it is ordered.
Nassau County's average sentence of 13 days compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 0.2% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $892.14 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 438 DUI cases in Nassau 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 · 438 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026