Homicide Sentencing in Pinellas County

We analyzed 265 convicted Homicide 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.

The average sentence for Homicide in Pinellas County is 13.2 years. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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13.2 years
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (28.5 years)
$243
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($859)
75.1%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (76.5%)
1.5%
Probation Only
265 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
10.0 years
15.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
25.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$132
$132
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$132

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Pinellas County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 75.1% 76.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 0.4% 3.3%
Probation Only 1.5% 3.1%
Average Sentence 13.2 years 28.5 years
Average Fine $243 $859
Average Probation 6.0 years 8.3 years
Average Court Costs $358 $4,220
Average Restitution (where ordered) $9,971 $10,245

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 251 13.9 years $231
County Jail 1 6.0 months $132

Other Charges Sentenced in Pinellas County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 20,300 11.3 months $150
Traffic Offense 18,264 1.0 months $246
DUI 7,577 1.5 months $1,168
Trespassing 7,093 18 days $201
Larceny / Theft 6,318 5.8 months $152

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 265 convicted Homicide cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 13.2 years. The statewide average is 28.5 years.
73.2% of convicted Homicide defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $243. Court costs average $358 additionally. Restitution averages $9,971 in cases where it is ordered.
Pinellas County's average sentence of 13.2 years compares to the statewide average of 28.5 years. The prison rate is 75.1% locally vs 76.5% statewide. The average fine is $243 locally vs $859 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 265 Homicide 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 · 265 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026