Fraud Sentencing in Pinellas County

We analyzed 2,465 convicted Fraud 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.

0 year, 12 months

Average Sentence

Above statewide avg (9.0 months)

$169.55

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($563.32)

21.2%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (18.3%)

20.1%

Probation Only

2,465 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.6 months

6.0 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

1 year, 8 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$132.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$137.00

The average sentence for Fraud in Pinellas County is 0 year, 12 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)	21.2%	18.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	44.5%	38.1%
Probation Only	20.1%	24.6%
Average Sentence	0 year, 12 months	9.0 months
Average Fine	$169.55	$563.32
Average Probation	3.4 years	3.2 years
Average Court Costs	$298.54	$832.80
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$160,129	$45,109

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	1,132	4.9 months	$157.89
State Prison Facility	489	4.0 years	$180.34

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 2,465 convicted Fraud cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 0 year, 12 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.

58.7% of convicted Fraud defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $169.55. Court costs average $298.54 additionally. Restitution averages $160,129 in cases where it is ordered.

Pinellas County's average sentence of 0 year, 12 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 21.2% locally vs 18.3% statewide. The average fine is $169.55 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 2,465 Fraud 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 · 2,465 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026