Homicide Sentencing in Brevard County

We analyzed 46 convicted Homicide cases in Brevard 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 Brevard County judges sentence differently.

33.7 years
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (28.5 years)
$0.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($858.51)
73.9%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (76.5%)
8.7%
Probation Only
46 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
3.3 years
10.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
18.0 years
The average sentence for Homicide in Brevard County is 33.7 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Brevard County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 73.9% 76.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 17.4% 3.3%
Probation Only 8.7% 3.1%
Average Sentence 33.7 years 28.5 years
Average Fine $0.00 $858.51
Average Probation 164.1 years 8.3 years

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 34 45.4 years N/A
County Jail 8 9.8 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Brevard County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 4,430 18 days $0.00
Drug Possession 2,000 4.2 months $0.00
DUI 1,509 5 days $0.00
Larceny / Theft 1,464 2.8 months $0.00
Other 1,096 3.9 months $0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 46 convicted Homicide cases in Brevard County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 33.7 years. The statewide average is 28.5 years.
0.0% of convicted Homicide defendants in Brevard County received a fine, averaging $0.00.
Brevard County's average sentence of 33.7 years compares to the statewide average of 28.5 years. The prison rate is 73.9% locally vs 76.5% statewide. The average fine is $0.00 locally vs $858.51 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 46 Homicide cases in Brevard 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 · 46 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026