DUI Sentencing in Wakulla County

We analyzed 107 convicted DUI cases in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County judges sentence differently.

1.2 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (1.3 months)
$1,213
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($1,058)
0.9%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
42.1%
Probation Only
107 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
7 days
1.0 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
$1,110
The average sentence for DUI in Wakulla County is 1.2 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Wakulla County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.9% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 56.1% 37.6%
Probation Only 42.1% 51.2%
Average Sentence 1.2 months 1.3 months
Average Fine $1,213 $1,058
Average Probation 1 year 1 year
Average Court Costs $608.64 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $549.22 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 60 1.9 months $1,421
State Prison Facility 1 1 year, 6 months $4,000

Other Charges Sentenced in Wakulla County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 574 1.1 months $302.72
Drug Possession 465 6.5 months $472.64
Larceny / Theft 267 7.0 months $291.44
Other 207 8.1 months $474.34
Battery 123 7.5 months $659.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 107 convicted DUI cases in Wakulla County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1.2 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
80.4% of convicted DUI defendants in Wakulla County received a fine, averaging $1,213. Court costs average $608.64 additionally. Restitution averages $549.22 in cases where it is ordered.
Wakulla County's average sentence of 1.2 months compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 0.9% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $1,213 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 107 DUI cases in Wakulla 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 · 107 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026