Drug Manufacturing in Florida

771
Total Cases
76.8%
Guilty Rate
8.0%
Dismissal Rate
12.3%
Withheld Rate
3.6 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 771 Drug Manufacturing cases across 17 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 76.8% with a 8.0% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 12.3% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.6 years, with an average fine of $3,665.

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Drug Manufacturing by County

County Cases Guilty Rate Withheld Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Orange 146 80.8% 15.1% 2.1% 1 year, 4 months
Seminole 112 61.6% 32.1% 0.0% 3.4 years
Volusia 90 94.4% 5.6% 0.0% 3.9 years
Indian River 60 0.0% 0.0% 98.3% 0 days
Palm Beach 53 83.0% 13.2% 0.0% 3.8 years
Pinellas 52 86.5% 7.7% 0.0% 3.9 years
Duval 47 91.5% 8.5% 0.0% 4.1 years
St. Lucie 45 97.8% 2.2% 0.0% 4.6 years
Marion 32 87.5% 12.5% 0.0% 10.2 years
Leon 29 82.8% 13.8% 0.0% 1 year, 7 months
Collier 19 78.9% 10.5% 0.0% 4.8 years
Polk 19 73.7% 10.5% 0.0% 3.2 years
Highlands 17 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7 years
Lake 15 93.3% 6.7% 0.0% 4.3 years
Nassau 12 75.0% 25.0% 0.0% 4.2 months
Wakulla 12 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8 years
Broward 11 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0 years

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 254 82.3% 0.4% 3.0 years
2024 276 64.5% 22.5% 3.3 years
2025 222 84.2% 0.0% 3.3 years

Related Florida Statute

§ 893.13(1) — Drug Manufacturing
Florida Statute § 893.13(1) criminalizes the manufacture of controlled substances without legal authorization. This statute covers the production, preparation, or compounding of illegal drugs and controlled substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Drug Manufacturing in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Drug Manufacturing is 76.8% based on 771 cases from 17 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Drug Manufacturing in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Drug Manufacturing is 8.0% across all Florida counties.
How does Drug Manufacturing sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Drug Manufacturing varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 17 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Drug Manufacturing?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Drug Manufacturing, adjudication is withheld in 12.3% of cases statewide.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 771 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026