Fraud Sentencing in Alachua County

We analyzed 688 convicted Fraud 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 (9.0 months)
$851.67
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($563.32)
35.3%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (18.3%)
23.4%
Probation Only
688 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
4.1 months
0 year, 12 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.5 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$136.85
$136.85
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$138.85
The average sentence for Fraud 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) 35.3% 18.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 36.0% 38.1%
Probation Only 23.4% 24.6%
Average Sentence 1 year, 1 months 9.0 months
Average Fine $851.67 $563.32
Average Probation 3.0 years 3.2 years
Average Court Costs $966.52 $832.80

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 248 4.6 months $95.05
State Prison Facility 243 2.9 years $134.77

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 688 convicted Fraud cases in Alachua County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 1 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.
26.2% of convicted Fraud defendants in Alachua County received a fine, averaging $851.67. Court costs average $966.52 additionally.
Alachua County's average sentence of 1 year, 1 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 35.3% locally vs 18.3% statewide. The average fine is $851.67 locally vs $563.32 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 688 Fraud 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 · 688 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026