Drug Possession in Dixie County, Florida
168 cases (2025) · Dixie County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Dixie County drug possession cases resulted in guilty verdicts in 73.8% of cases and adjudication withheld in 20.8%, together accounting for 94.6% of outcomes. No cases were dismissed despite the 1.4% statewide dismissal rate. Diversion was minimal at 4.2% versus 5.6% statewide. This pattern reflects aggressive prosecution with virtually no alternative resolution pathways available to defendants.
Sentences were extraordinarily severe—averaging 524 days with a median of 364 days. Confinement affected 70.2% of defendants (32.7% to prison, 37.5% to jail), with probation averaging an extreme 1,504 days—more than four years. Fines averaged $3,014, far higher than other counties. The 41.1% public defender rate indicates limited counsel resources for serious felony prosecution.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.8% of 168 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 168 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 | 206 | 4.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 195 | 3.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Dixie 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 | 154 | 76.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12 | 58.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 82.9% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 275 | 70.9% | 0.4% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 168 | 73.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 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 | 361 |
| 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% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Dixie County?
The guilty rate is 73.8% based on 168 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Dixie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 20.8% 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?
The average sentence is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $3,014 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
41.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Dixie County, Florida (2025). Based on 168 public court records; last updated July 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 · 168 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com