Fraud Sentencing in Hillsborough County

We analyzed 3,460 convicted Fraud cases in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County judges sentence differently.

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6.6 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (9.0 months)

$191

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($563)

13.4%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (18.3%)

19.7%

Probation Only

3,460 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

3.0 months

9.0 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

1 year

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$25

$27

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$450

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Hillsborough County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	13.4%	18.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	33.4%	38.1%
Probation Only	19.7%	24.6%
Average Sentence	6.6 months	9.0 months
Average Fine	$191	$563
Average Probation	3.0 years	3.2 years
Average Court Costs	$567	$833
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$7,866	$45,109

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	1,156	5.6 months	N/A
State Prison Facility	464	2.9 years	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Hillsborough County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	30,058	10 days	$291
Drug Possession	15,458	6.0 months	$9,594
Larceny / Theft	8,917	5.6 months	$162
Sex Offense	8,474	6.4 years	$372
Trespassing	7,381	23 days	$214

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 3,460 convicted Fraud cases in Hillsborough County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 6.6 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.

0.1% of convicted Fraud defendants in Hillsborough County received a fine, averaging $191. Court costs average $567 additionally. Restitution averages $7,866 in cases where it is ordered.

Hillsborough County's average sentence of 6.6 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 13.4% locally vs 18.3% statewide. The average fine is $191 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 3,460 Fraud cases in Hillsborough 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 · 3,460 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026