Drug Possession in Gadsden County, Florida

104
Total Cases
65.4%
Guilty Rate
27.9%
Withheld Rate
3.8%
Dismissal Rate
0 days
Avg Sentence

Based on 104 Drug Possession cases in Gadsden County (2023-2025), 65.4% resulted in a guilty finding, 27.9% had adjudication withheld, and 3.8% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 0 days. 3.8% of defendants retained private counsel while 72.1% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
65.4% (68)
Withheld
27.9% (29)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
3.8% (4)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Counsel Analysis

75
Public Defender
68.0% guilty · 5.3% dismissed
13
Self or Unrepresented
53.8% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
10
Other
60.0% 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
Black 80 68.8% 3.8%
White 23 52.2% 4.3%

Age Distribution

6.7%
Under 21
26.9%
21-29
29.8%
30-39
26.0%
40-49
5.8%
50-59
4.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 56 64.3% 5.4% 0 days
2024 39 69.2% 0.0% 0 days
2025 9 55.6% 11.1% 0 days

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 55
Misdemeanor First Degree 44
Felony Second Degree 5

Related Charges in Gadsden County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 140 47.1% 11.4%
Trespassing 89 37.1% 53.9%
Battery 79 59.5% 21.5%
Larceny / Theft 63 46.0% 30.2%
Resisting Officer 58 55.2% 20.7%
Other 41 53.7% 7.3%
Fraud 24 83.3% 4.2%
Disorderly Conduct 19 57.9% 21.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 65.4% based on 104 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 27.9% 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 Possession in Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
72.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.8% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 104 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026