Drug Manufacturing in Marion County, Florida

Drug manufacturing cases in Marion County result in conviction at an exceptionally high rate. Of 32 cases, 87.5 percent ended in guilty verdicts and 12.5 percent resulted in adjudication withheld—a disposition where guilt is found but the conviction is not recorded. Critically, Marion County shows zero dismissals, compared to a statewide dismissal rate of 5.9 percent. This gap suggests the State Attorney's office in Marion County's circuit pursues manufacturing charges aggressively with minimal case attrition. The county also reports no diversion offers, whereas statewide 2 percent of defendants resolve cases through pre-trial programs.

Sentences in Marion County manufacturing cases are severe. Defendants averaged nearly 10 years in prison with a median of just over 10 years, significantly longer than typical drug sentences. Nearly 72 percent of convicted defendants received prison time, and 15.6 percent received jail sentences. Most defendants rely on public defenders (25 percent) rather than private counsel (6.2 percent), indicating resource constraints in mounting complex defenses. Average probation terms extend almost three years post-release, with nominal average fines of $367.

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

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32
Total Cases
87.5%
Guilty Rate
12.5%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
10.2 years
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
87.5% (28)
Withheld
12.5% (4)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

10.2 years
Avg Sentence
10.0 years
Median Sentence
3.0 years
Avg Probation
$367
Avg Fine
71.9%
Prison Rate
15.6%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 23 12.3 years
County Jail 5 6.6 months

Counsel Analysis

8
Public Defender
75.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.

Race Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
White 15 80.0% 0.0%
Black 12 100.0% 0.0%

Age Distribution

6.2%
Under 21
18.8%
21-29
50.0%
30-39
21.9%
40-49
3.1%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 18 83.3% 0.0% 10.3 years
2024 11 100.0% 0.0% 12.5 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 13
Felony Second Degree 12
Felony First Degree 4
Felony Life 3

Related Charges in Marion County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Other 8,998 66.7% 12.8%
Drug Possession 8,981 77.5% 2.2%
Traffic Offense 6,934 61.4% 0.2%
Larceny / Theft 4,060 81.4% 0.3%
Battery 2,533 70.3% 0.6%
Resisting Officer 2,313 85.6% 0.4%
Trespassing 1,679 85.3% 0.1%
DUI 1,464 98.8% 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Drug Manufacturing in Marion County?
The guilty rate is 87.5% based on 32 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Manufacturing in Marion County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.5% 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 Marion County?
The average sentence is 10.2 years, with an average fine of $367.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
25.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.2% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Marion 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 · 32 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026