Drug Possession in Levy County, Florida
166 cases (2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Levy County registered the most punitive drug possession outcomes in the survey, with 83.1% resulting in guilty findings and an additional 12.7% withheld adjudication—meaning 95.8% of cases ended in conviction or its functional equivalent. Zero cases were dismissed, compared to the statewide average of 1.4%, and diversion was rare at 4.2% versus the statewide rate of 5.6%. The State Attorney's approach appears uniformly conviction-focused with minimal alternative pathways.
Sentenced defendants faced an average 253.7 days in confinement, with the median at 115 days, and probation averaged 670 days. Jail confinement dominated (56.0%) while 12.0% received prison sentences. Fines were modest at $133.33 on average. Public defenders represented 42.8% of defendants, indicating limited private counsel access in this rural county.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Possession charge in Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 594 prosecutor decisions on Drug Possession charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.2% — 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 — 83.1% of 166 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 166 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 | 351 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 91 | 2.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Levy 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 | 143 | 82.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 15 | 86.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 228 | 87.3% | 0.0% | 9.2 months |
| 2024 | 162 | 91.4% | 0.0% | 10.8 months |
| 2025 | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% | 8.4 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 | 297 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 245 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 75 (2023-2025) | 84.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 83.1% based on 166 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.7% 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 Levy County?
The average sentence is 8.4 months, with an average fine of $133 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
42.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Levy County, Florida (2025). Based on 166 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 166 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com