DUI Sentencing in Orange County

We analyzed 2,088 convicted DUI cases in Orange 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 Orange County judges sentence differently.

16 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$969.01
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($1,058)
0.5%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
5.7%
Probation Only
2,088 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 days
2 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2 days

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$525.00
$875.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,050
The average sentence for DUI in Orange County is 16 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Orange County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.5% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 91.6% 37.6%
Probation Only 5.7% 51.2%
Average Sentence 16 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $969.01 $1,058
Average Probation 11.8 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $607.05 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $4,460 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 1,916 10 days $975.41
State Prison Facility 9 4.3 years $1,008

Other Charges Sentenced in Orange County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 13,415 7 days $198.19
Drug Possession 8,154 3.0 months $412.56
Larceny / Theft 6,522 3.4 months $304.72
Other 3,544 7.2 months $2,361
Trespassing 3,120 27 days $291.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 2,088 convicted DUI cases in Orange County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 16 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
94.8% of convicted DUI defendants in Orange County received a fine, averaging $969.01. Court costs average $607.05 additionally. Restitution averages $4,460 in cases where it is ordered.
Orange County's average sentence of 16 days compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 0.5% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $969.01 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 2,088 DUI cases in Orange 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 · 2,088 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026