Hit and Run Sentencing in Palm Beach County

We analyzed 940 convicted Hit and Run cases in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Hit and Run in Palm Beach County is 2.4 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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2.4 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (3.0 months)
$610
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($263)
3.1%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (3.8%)
5.9%
Probation Only
940 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
10 days
1.2 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$275
$500
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$500

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Palm Beach County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 3.1% 3.8%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 24.8% 21.1%
Probation Only 5.9% 19.8%
Average Sentence 2.4 months 3.0 months
Average Fine $610 $263
Average Probation 2.9 years 1 year, 4 months
Average Court Costs $168 $393
Average Restitution (where ordered) $16,975 $15,156

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 233 1.5 months $1,250
State Prison Facility 29 5.4 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Palm Beach County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 25,007 7 days $262
Drug Possession 8,098 5.3 months $7,609
Larceny / Theft 6,874 5.9 months $102
Trespassing 5,109 1.3 months $536
DUI 4,808 1.0 months $1,057

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 940 convicted Hit and Run cases in Palm Beach County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 2.4 months. The statewide average is 3.0 months.
1.1% of convicted Hit and Run defendants in Palm Beach County received a fine, averaging $610. Court costs average $168 additionally. Restitution averages $16,975 in cases where it is ordered.
Palm Beach County's average sentence of 2.4 months compares to the statewide average of 3.0 months. The prison rate is 3.1% locally vs 3.8% statewide. The average fine is $610 locally vs $263 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 940 Hit and Run cases in Palm Beach 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 · 940 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026