Drug Possession in Bradford County, Florida
154 cases (2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, drug possession in Bradford County resulted in convictions in 88.3% of cases, with withheld adjudication in 10.4%. No cases were diverted, and dismissals accounted for only 0.6%—well below the statewide rate of 1.4%. These figures indicate strict prosecution of drug possession without reliance on alternative diversion programs that operate elsewhere in the state.
Consequences were substantial: defendants served average sentences of 399 days with a median of 100 days. Nearly one-quarter faced prison incarceration, and 63% served jail time. Average fines were notably high at $27,364, among the most severe in the dataset. Probation averaged 756 days. Just over one-third of defendants were represented by public defenders.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Possession charge in Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 592 prosecutor decisions on Drug Possession charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.6% — below the 36.7% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 88.3% of 154 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 154 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 273 | 4.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 159 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Bradford County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
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 | 100 | 89.0% | 1.0% |
| Black | 49 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 164 | 89.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 166 | 95.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 242 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 217 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 23 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 76 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| DUI | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 66 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 88.3% based on 154 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Bradford County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.4% of cases (2025). 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 Possession in Bradford County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 1 months, with an average fine of $27,364 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
38.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Bradford County, Florida (2025). Based on 154 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 154 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com