DUI Sentencing in Suwannee County

We analyzed 117 convicted DUI cases in Suwannee 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 Suwannee County judges sentence differently.

15 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1.3 months)
$1,046
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($1,058)
0.9%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
82.1%
Probation Only
117 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
13 days
1.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$937.00
$1,000
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,050
The average sentence for DUI in Suwannee County is 15 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Suwannee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.9% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 15.4% 37.6%
Probation Only 82.1% 51.2%
Average Sentence 15 days 1.3 months
Average Fine $1,046 $1,058
Average Probation 1 year, 4 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $609.55 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $292.53 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 18 1.7 months $1,103
State Prison Facility 1 2.5 years $500.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Suwannee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,042 13 days $398.96
Drug Possession 571 9.8 months $1,743
Larceny / Theft 201 9.7 months $387.56
Resisting Officer 149 6.8 months $510.00
Sex Offense 117 5.3 years $2,079

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 117 convicted DUI cases in Suwannee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 15 days. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
86.3% of convicted DUI defendants in Suwannee County received a fine, averaging $1,046. Court costs average $609.55 additionally. Restitution averages $292.53 in cases where it is ordered.
Suwannee County's average sentence of 15 days compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 0.9% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $1,046 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 117 DUI cases in Suwannee 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 · 117 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026