DUI Sentencing in St. Johns County

We analyzed 1,251 convicted DUI cases in St. Johns 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 St. Johns County judges sentence differently.

23 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$1,229
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($1,058)
1.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
71.4%
Probation Only
1,251 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
10 days
1.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$708.00
$1,208
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,233
The average sentence for DUI in St. Johns County is 23 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome St. Johns County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 1.0% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 25.6% 37.6%
Probation Only 71.4% 51.2%
Average Sentence 23 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $1,229 $1,058
Average Probation 1 year, 1 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $1,147 $792.55

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 319 1.8 months $1,364
State Prison Facility 13 2.5 years $2,341
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 1 10 days $1,185

Other Charges Sentenced in St. Johns County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 7,137 8 days $1,130
Drug Possession 2,477 5.3 months $1,150
Other 1,749 5.5 months $268.05
Larceny / Theft 1,503 6.1 months $143.13
Battery 1,073 5.6 months $576.71

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,251 convicted DUI cases in St. Johns County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 23 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
86.2% of convicted DUI defendants in St. Johns County received a fine, averaging $1,229. Court costs average $1,147 additionally.
St. Johns County's average sentence of 23 days compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 1.0% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $1,229 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 1,251 DUI cases in St. Johns 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 · 1,251 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026