DUI Sentencing in Washington County

We analyzed 88 convicted DUI cases in Washington 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 Washington County judges sentence differently.

1.9 months

Average Sentence

Above statewide avg (1.3 months)

$595.05

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($1,058)

1.1%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (1.0%)

51.1%

Probation Only

88 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.0 months

2.2 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

3.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$457.14

$501.90

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$523.81

The average sentence for DUI in Washington County is 1.9 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Washington County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	1.1%	1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	46.6%	37.6%
Probation Only	51.1%	51.2%
Average Sentence	1.9 months	1.3 months
Average Fine	$595.05	$1,058
Average Probation	11.7 months	1 year
Average Court Costs	$197.61	$792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$17,294	$6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	42	3.9 months	$646.38

Other Charges Sentenced in Washington County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	725	5.4 months	$799.61
Traffic Offense	398	1.1 months	$191.91
Battery	292	6.2 months	$243.41
Larceny / Theft	259	3.9 months	$296.20
Resisting Officer	187	4.5 months	$279.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 88 convicted DUI cases in Washington County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1.9 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.

86.4% of convicted DUI defendants in Washington County received a fine, averaging $595.05. Court costs average $197.61 additionally. Restitution averages $17,294 in cases where it is ordered.

Washington County's average sentence of 1.9 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 $595.05 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 88 DUI cases in Washington 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 · 88 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026