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.
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 |
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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