DUI Sentencing in Pinellas County

We analyzed 7,577 convicted DUI cases in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County judges sentence differently.

1.5 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1.3 months)
$1,168
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($1,058)
1.1%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
50.3%
Probation Only
7,577 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
$575.00
$1,060
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,310
The average sentence for DUI in Pinellas County is 1.5 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Pinellas County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 1.1% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 44.0% 37.6%
Probation Only 50.3% 51.2%
Average Sentence 1.5 months 1.3 months
Average Fine $1,168 $1,058
Average Probation 1 year 1 year
Average Court Costs $403.92 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $6,449 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 3,350 2.8 months $1,265
State Prison Facility 67 2.2 years $2,153

Other Charges Sentenced in Pinellas County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 20,300 11.3 months $150.02
Traffic Offense 18,264 1.0 months $245.75
Trespassing 7,093 18 days $201.02
Larceny / Theft 6,318 5.8 months $152.13
Resisting Officer 4,650 3.9 months $173.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 7,577 convicted DUI cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1.5 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
90.8% of convicted DUI defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $1,168. Court costs average $403.92 additionally. Restitution averages $6,449 in cases where it is ordered.
Pinellas County's average sentence of 1.5 months compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 1.1% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $1,168 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 7,577 DUI cases in Pinellas 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 · 7,577 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026