Traffic Offense Sentencing in Union County

We analyzed 166 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Union 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 Union County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Traffic Offense in Union County is 1.7 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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1.7 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (18 days)
$114
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($266)
3.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (0.9%)
8.4%
Probation Only
166 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
26 days
1.6 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$50
$50
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$100

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Union County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 3.0% 0.9%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 28.3% 22.2%
Probation Only 8.4% 12.7%
Average Sentence 1.7 months 18 days
Average Fine $114 $266
Average Probation 1 year, 4 months 11.2 months
Average Court Costs $436 $348
Average Restitution (where ordered) $150 $12,368

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 47 1.9 months $19
State Prison Facility 5 3.1 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Union County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 175 9.4 months $285
Other 137 2.4 years $16,789
Battery 96 2.7 years $233
Larceny / Theft 78 1 year, 5 months $312
Resisting Officer 67 11.8 months $192

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 166 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Union County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1.7 months. The statewide average is 18 days.
51.2% of convicted Traffic Offense defendants in Union County received a fine, averaging $114. Court costs average $436 additionally. Restitution averages $150 in cases where it is ordered.
Union County's average sentence of 1.7 months compares to the statewide average of 18 days. The prison rate is 3.0% locally vs 0.9% statewide. The average fine is $114 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 166 Traffic Offense cases in Union 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 · 166 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026