Escape / Failure to Appear Sentencing in Pinellas County

We analyzed 337 convicted Escape / Failure to Appear 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 year, 7 months

Average Sentence

Above statewide avg (1 year, 2 months)

$136.63

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($204.61)

47.5%

Prison Rate

Above statewide (30.0%)

11.6%

Probation Only

337 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

4.3 months

1 year, 3 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$132.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$132.00

The average sentence for Escape / Failure to Appear in Pinellas County is 1 year, 7 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)	47.5%	30.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	39.5%	24.5%
Probation Only	11.6%	10.5%
Average Sentence	1 year, 7 months	1 year, 2 months
Average Fine	$136.63	$204.61
Average Probation	2.1 years	2.6 years
Average Court Costs	$412.28	$400.65
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$3,756	$4,022

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	158	3.1 years	$136.97
County Jail	135	5.4 months	$133.54

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
DUI	7,577	1.5 months	$1,168
Trespassing	7,093	18 days	$201.02
Larceny / Theft	6,318	5.8 months	$152.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 337 convicted Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 7 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 2 months.

96.4% of convicted Escape / Failure to Appear defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $136.63. Court costs average $412.28 additionally. Restitution averages $3,756 in cases where it is ordered.

Pinellas County's average sentence of 1 year, 7 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 2 months. The prison rate is 47.5% locally vs 30.0% statewide. The average fine is $136.63 locally vs $204.61 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 337 Escape / Failure to Appear 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 · 337 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026