Drug Possession in Dixie County, Florida
164 cases (2025) · Dixie County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, drug possession in Dixie County resulted in guilty verdicts in 75.6% of the 164 cases, with 18.9% resulting in adjudication withheld. Notably, zero charges were dismissed despite a statewide dismissal rate of 1.4%, indicating aggressive prosecution with few cases failing evidentiary hurdles. The diversion rate (4.3%) falls below the statewide average of 5.4%, limiting alternatives to conviction. Dixie's outcomes tilt heavily toward adjudication—94.5% of cases end in either guilt or withheld status—leaving minimal room for acquittal or dismissal.
Dixie imposes the harshest penalties among comparable counties, with a median sentence of 365 days and average of 543.1 days when confined. Fines are extraordinarily high at $3,109.77 average—more than triple typical drug possession fines elsewhere. Prison confines 34.1% of cases; jail another 37.2%. Probation averages 1,481.6 days—over four years. These metrics position Dixie as exceptionally punitive for drug possession, likely reflecting local prosecution priorities and judicial sentencing preferences.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 75.6% of 164 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 164 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 203 | 4.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 197 | 3.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Dixie County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Dixie County?
The guilty rate is 75.6% based on 164 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Dixie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.9% 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 Dixie County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $3,110 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 152 | 77.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 10 | 70.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 82.9% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 272 | 71.7% | 0.4% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 164 | 75.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 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 | 354 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 193 |
| Felony | First Degree | 24 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 11 |
Related Charges in Dixie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 46 | 63.0% | 4.3% |
| Other | 60 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 34 | 85.3% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 80 (2023-2025) | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 76 (2023-2025) | 88.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 69 (2023-2025) | 78.3% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 67 (2023-2025) | 86.6% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 51 (2023-2025) | 90.2% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Dixie County, Florida (2025). Based on 164 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/dixie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Dixie 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 · 164 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com