Traffic Offense Sentencing in Lafayette County

We analyzed 130 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County judges sentence differently.

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1 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (18 days)
$168
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($266)
0.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (0.9%)
15.4%
Probation Only
130 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
21 days
1.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.2 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$30
$210
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$260

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Lafayette County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.0% 0.9%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 3.1% 22.2%
Probation Only 15.4% 12.7%
Average Sentence 1 days 18 days
Average Fine $168 $266
Average Probation 11.6 months 11.2 months
Average Court Costs $365 $348

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 4 1.3 months $28

Other Charges Sentenced in Lafayette County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 94 20 days $394
Other 31 3.3 months $362
Battery 26 1 year, 1 months $308
Sex Offense 23 1 year, 11 months $292
Resisting Officer 22 2.1 months $130

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 130 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Lafayette County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 days. The statewide average is 18 days.
80.0% of convicted Traffic Offense defendants in Lafayette County received a fine, averaging $168. Court costs average $365 additionally.
Lafayette County's average sentence of 1 days compares to the statewide average of 18 days. The prison rate is 0.0% locally vs 0.9% statewide. The average fine is $168 locally vs $266 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 130 Traffic Offense cases in Lafayette 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 · 130 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026