Weapons Offense Sentencing in Franklin County

We analyzed 29 convicted Weapons Offense cases in Franklin 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 Franklin County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 6 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (2.4 years)
$98.30
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,044)
44.8%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (45.3%)
0.0%
Probation Only
29 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
6.9 months
0 year, 12 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100.00
$100.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$100.00
The average sentence for Weapons Offense in Franklin County is 1 year, 6 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Franklin County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 44.8% 45.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 48.3% 25.3%
Probation Only 0.0% 19.7%
Average Sentence 1 year, 6 months 2.4 years
Average Fine $98.30 $1,044
Average Probation 3.4 years 2.6 years
Average Court Costs $673.99 $785.47

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 14 6.4 months $100.00
State Prison Facility 13 2.9 years $100.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Franklin County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Other 436 1.2 months $139.10
Drug Possession 379 5.7 months $97.31
Traffic Offense 194 2.3 months $120.23
Battery 123 6.0 months $86.80
Resisting Officer 73 4.0 months $79.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 29 convicted Weapons Offense cases in Franklin County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months. The statewide average is 2.4 years.
48.3% of convicted Weapons Offense defendants in Franklin County received a fine, averaging $98.30. Court costs average $673.99 additionally.
Franklin County's average sentence of 1 year, 6 months compares to the statewide average of 2.4 years. The prison rate is 44.8% locally vs 45.3% statewide. The average fine is $98.30 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 29 Weapons Offense cases in Franklin 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 · 29 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026