Weapons Offense Sentencing in Washington County

We analyzed 57 convicted Weapons Offense cases in Washington 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 Washington County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 11 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (2.4 years)

$791.07

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($1,044)

36.8%

Prison Rate

Below statewide (45.3%)

36.8%

Probation Only

57 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

0 year, 12 months

1 year, 6 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

4.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$600.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$1,076

The average sentence for Weapons Offense in Washington County is 1 year, 11 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Washington County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	36.8%	45.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	26.3%	25.3%
Probation Only	36.8%	19.7%
Average Sentence	1 year, 11 months	2.4 years
Average Fine	$791.07	$1,044
Average Probation	3.0 years	2.6 years
Average Court Costs	$1,173	$785.47
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$1,440	$3,473

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	21	4.8 years	$770.69
County Jail	15	8.8 months	$884.59

Other Charges Sentenced in Washington County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	725	5.4 months	$799.61
Traffic Offense	398	1.1 months	$191.91
Battery	292	6.2 months	$243.41
Larceny / Theft	259	3.9 months	$296.20
Resisting Officer	187	4.5 months	$279.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 57 convicted Weapons Offense cases in Washington County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 11 months. The statewide average is 2.4 years.

50.9% of convicted Weapons Offense defendants in Washington County received a fine, averaging $791.07. Court costs average $1,173 additionally. Restitution averages $1,440 in cases where it is ordered.

Washington County's average sentence of 1 year, 11 months compares to the statewide average of 2.4 years. The prison rate is 36.8% locally vs 45.3% statewide. The average fine is $791.07 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 57 Weapons Offense cases in Washington 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 · 57 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026