Forgery Sentencing in Alachua County

We analyzed 60 convicted Forgery cases in Alachua 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 Alachua County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 1 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (9.3 months)
$167.80
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($517.18)
35.0%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (22.6%)
36.7%
Probation Only
60 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
6.1 months
1 year, 5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$136.85
$137.85
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$138.85
The average sentence for Forgery in Alachua County is 1 year, 1 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Alachua County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 35.0% 22.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 21.7% 31.9%
Probation Only 36.7% 34.7%
Average Sentence 1 year, 1 months 9.3 months
Average Fine $167.80 $517.18
Average Probation 3.1 years 2.8 years
Average Court Costs $700.09 $775.18

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 22 2.9 years $137.74
County Jail 12 4.6 months $98.61

Other Charges Sentenced in Alachua County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 2,574 1.1 months $151.44
Drug Possession 2,217 1 year $756.71
Larceny / Theft 1,832 1 year $122.42
Battery 1,398 1 year $155.33
Other 987 1 year, 9 months $1,039

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 60 convicted Forgery cases in Alachua County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 1 months. The statewide average is 9.3 months.
36.7% of convicted Forgery defendants in Alachua County received a fine, averaging $167.80. Court costs average $700.09 additionally.
Alachua County's average sentence of 1 year, 1 months compares to the statewide average of 9.3 months. The prison rate is 35.0% locally vs 22.6% statewide. The average fine is $167.80 locally vs $517.18 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 60 Forgery cases in Alachua 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 · 60 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026