Drug Manufacturing in Broward County, Florida

Drug manufacturing cases in Broward County result in conviction at a 100 percent rate, a stark contrast to the statewide dismissal rate of 5.9 percent and withheld adjudication rate of 9.6 percent. This county shows zero dismissals, zero acquittals, and zero diversions across 11 cases—a prosecution posture far more aggressive than the Florida average. The State Attorney's circuit has clearly prioritized manufacturing charges as serious offenses warranting full prosecution, with no pathway to case dismissal or alternative resolution available to defendants.

Sentencing reflects this uncompromising approach. The average sentence runs nearly three years, with median confinement reaching approximately three years as well. Nearly two-thirds of defendants received prison time, while the remaining portion drew probation averaging nearly four years. No defendants accessed diversion programs that might have allowed conviction avoidance through program completion. The data shows drug manufacturing in Broward is treated as a serious felony with limited flexibility in prosecution or sentencing.

0.0% of Drug Manufacturing cases in Broward County are dismissed — below Florida's statewide average of 8.0%. Broward County is tougher than typical on these cases, so the attorney you pick matters more here.

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11
Total Cases
100.0%
Guilty Rate
0.0%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
3.0 years
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
100.0% (11)
Withheld
0.0% (0)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

3.0 years
Avg Sentence
3.0 years
Median Sentence
4.0 years
Avg Probation
63.6%
Prison Rate
0.0%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 7 3.0 years

Age Distribution

18.2%
Under 21
36.4%
21-29
18.2%
30-39
9.1%
40-49
18.2%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony First Degree 11

Related Charges in Broward County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 20,241 20.4% 1.2%
Larceny / Theft 8,143 61.5% 1.1%
Drug Possession 5,290 56.2% 7.8%
Resisting Officer 4,126 51.8% 3.0%
Trespassing 3,442 51.5% 3.2%
Other 3,123 32.6% 26.9%
Battery 2,519 51.1% 5.5%
DUI 2,395 83.5% 3.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Drug Manufacturing in Broward County?
The guilty rate is 100.0% based on 11 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Manufacturing in Broward County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% of cases. This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Drug Manufacturing in Broward County?
The average sentence is 3.0 years.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Broward County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 11 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026