Hit and Run Sentencing in Suwannee County

We analyzed 31 convicted Hit and Run cases in Suwannee 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 Suwannee County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Hit and Run in Suwannee County is 11.5 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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11.5 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (3.0 months)
$242
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($263)
3.2%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (3.8%)
35.5%
Probation Only
31 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
21 days
1.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
7.4 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$114
$185
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$312

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Suwannee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 3.2% 3.8%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 9.7% 21.1%
Probation Only 35.5% 19.8%
Average Sentence 11.5 months 3.0 months
Average Fine $242 $263
Average Probation 2.9 years 1 year, 4 months
Average Court Costs $471 $393
Average Restitution (where ordered) $175 $15,156

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 3 29 days N/A
State Prison Facility 1 29.0 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Suwannee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,042 13 days $399
Drug Possession 571 9.8 months $1,743
Larceny / Theft 201 9.7 months $388
Resisting Officer 149 6.8 months $510
DUI 117 15 days $1,046

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 31 convicted Hit and Run cases in Suwannee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 11.5 months. The statewide average is 3.0 months.
12.9% of convicted Hit and Run defendants in Suwannee County received a fine, averaging $242. Court costs average $471 additionally. Restitution averages $175 in cases where it is ordered.
Suwannee County's average sentence of 11.5 months compares to the statewide average of 3.0 months. The prison rate is 3.2% locally vs 3.8% statewide. The average fine is $242 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 31 Hit and Run cases in Suwannee 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 · 31 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026