Weapons Offense Sentencing in Volusia County

We analyzed 1,047 convicted Weapons Offense cases in Volusia 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 Volusia County judges sentence differently.

2.5 years

Average Sentence

Near statewide avg (2.4 years)

$88,879

Average Fine

Above statewide avg ($1,044)

51.6%

Prison Rate

Above statewide (45.3%)

19.6%

Probation Only

1,047 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

6.7 months

1 year, 6 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

4.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$506.25

$1,138

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$4,375

The average sentence for Weapons Offense in Volusia County is 2.5 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Volusia County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	51.6%	45.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	27.1%	25.3%
Probation Only	19.6%	19.7%
Average Sentence	2.5 years	2.4 years
Average Fine	$88,879	$1,044
Average Probation	3.2 years	2.6 years
Average Court Costs	$394.37	$785.47
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$7,922	$3,473

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	538	4.6 years	$265,125
County Jail	287	4.8 months	$500.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Volusia County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	14,559	5.2 months	$7,479
Other	12,634	5.7 months	$139.89
Traffic Offense	12,594	26 days	$758.67
Battery	4,698	8.7 months	$643.89
Resisting Officer	3,906	7.1 months	$409.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,047 convicted Weapons Offense cases in Volusia County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 2.5 years. The statewide average is 2.4 years.

0.6% of convicted Weapons Offense defendants in Volusia County received a fine, averaging $88,879. Court costs average $394.37 additionally. Restitution averages $7,922 in cases where it is ordered.

Volusia County's average sentence of 2.5 years compares to the statewide average of 2.4 years. The prison rate is 51.6% locally vs 45.3% statewide. The average fine is $88,879 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 1,047 Weapons Offense cases in Volusia 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 · 1,047 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026