Fraud Sentencing in Hamilton County

We analyzed 35 convicted Fraud cases in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County judges sentence differently.

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5.5 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (9.0 months)
$377
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($563)
25.7%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (18.3%)
17.1%
Probation Only
35 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
24 days
3.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100
$100
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$250

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Hamilton County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 25.7% 18.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 54.3% 38.1%
Probation Only 17.1% 24.6%
Average Sentence 5.5 months 9.0 months
Average Fine $377 $563
Average Probation 2.7 years 3.2 years
Average Court Costs $755 $833
Average Restitution (where ordered) $6,039 $45,109

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 18 2.3 months $192
State Prison Facility 10 1 year, 3 months $100

Other Charges Sentenced in Hamilton County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 509 1.1 months $184
Drug Possession 123 1 year, 1 months $1,059
Other 68 1 year, 1 months $2,524
Resisting Officer 62 7.0 months $158
Battery 56 1 year, 2 months $133

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 35 convicted Fraud cases in Hamilton County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5.5 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.
48.6% of convicted Fraud defendants in Hamilton County received a fine, averaging $377. Court costs average $755 additionally. Restitution averages $6,039 in cases where it is ordered.
Hamilton County's average sentence of 5.5 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 25.7% locally vs 18.3% statewide. The average fine is $377 locally vs $563 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 35 Fraud cases in Hamilton 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 · 35 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026