DUI Sentencing in Okeechobee County

We analyzed 357 convicted DUI cases in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County judges sentence differently.

9.9 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1.3 months)
$1,031
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($1,058)
2.2%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
60.5%
Probation Only
357 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
20 days
1.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$500.00
$1,000
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,450
The average sentence for DUI in Okeechobee County is 9.9 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Okeechobee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 2.2% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 34.7% 37.6%
Probation Only 60.5% 51.2%
Average Sentence 9.9 months 1.3 months
Average Fine $1,031 $1,058
Average Probation 1 year 1 year
Average Court Costs $705.72 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,371 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 124 2.2 months $927.85
State Prison Facility 8 33.5 years $2,000

Other Charges Sentenced in Okeechobee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,796 22 days $292.77
Drug Possession 950 1 year $5,075
Other 671 7.2 months $313.09
Larceny / Theft 407 9.1 months $400.00
Battery 349 9.5 months $832.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 357 convicted DUI cases in Okeechobee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9.9 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
79.8% of convicted DUI defendants in Okeechobee County received a fine, averaging $1,031. Court costs average $705.72 additionally. Restitution averages $1,371 in cases where it is ordered.
Okeechobee County's average sentence of 9.9 months compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 2.2% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $1,031 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 357 DUI cases in Okeechobee 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 · 357 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026