Weapons Offense Sentencing in Broward County

We analyzed 1,305 convicted Weapons Offense cases in Broward 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 Broward County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Weapons Offense in Broward County is 1 year, 7 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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1 year, 7 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (2.4 years)

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($1,044)

34.5%

Prison Rate

Below statewide (45.3%)

29.6%

Probation Only

1,305 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

0 year, 12 months

1 year, 6 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

3.0 years

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Broward County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	34.5%	45.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	18.5%	25.3%
Probation Only	29.6%	19.7%
Average Sentence	1 year, 7 months	2.4 years
Average Fine	$0	$1,044
Average Probation	3.0 years	2.6 years
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$2,034	$3,473

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	445	4.3 years	N/A
County Jail	246	7.7 months	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Broward County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	19,562	8 days	$0
Larceny / Theft	7,841	6.2 months	$0
Drug Possession	4,871	6.3 months	$0
Resisting Officer	3,903	2.7 months	$0
Trespassing	3,234	19 days	$0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,305 convicted Weapons Offense cases in Broward County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 7 months. The statewide average is 2.4 years.

0.0% of convicted Weapons Offense defendants in Broward County received a fine, averaging $0. Restitution averages $2,034 in cases where it is ordered.

Broward County's average sentence of 1 year, 7 months compares to the statewide average of 2.4 years. The prison rate is 34.5% locally vs 45.3% statewide. The average fine is $0 locally vs $1,044 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 1,305 Weapons Offense cases in Broward 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 · 1,305 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026