Drug Possession in Liberty County, Florida
90 cases (2025) · Liberty County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, drug possession defendants in Liberty County faced aggressive prosecution. The guilty rate was 71.1% with an additional 22.2% adjudication withheld—a Florida-specific outcome where the judge finds guilt but does not formally record a conviction. Dismissals occurred in just 2.2% of cases, slightly above the statewide 1.4%, and diversion programs were used in only 1.1% compared to 5.4% statewide.
Confinement was common and jail-focused. Among those with custodial sentences, 78.9% served jail time versus 4.4% in prison, with a median sentence of 47 days and average probation of 617 days. Public defenders represented 47.8% of defendants, indicating significant court-appointed representation.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 71.1% of 90 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 90 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 | 197 | 4.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 28 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Liberty County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Liberty County?
The guilty rate is 71.1% based on 90 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Liberty County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.2% 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 Liberty County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 6.2 months, with an average fine of $171 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
47.8% 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 | 72 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 14 | 50.0% | 14.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 71.7% | 6.3% | 8.7 months |
| 2024 | 55 | 72.7% | 1.8% | 7.2 months |
| 2025 | 90 | 71.1% | 2.2% | 6.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 135 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 134 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Liberty County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 64 | 57.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 40 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| Battery | 70 (2023-2025) | 51.4% | 10.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 52 (2023-2025) | 65.4% | 11.5% |
| Trespassing | 42 (2023-2025) | 42.9% | 28.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 33 (2023-2025) | 51.5% | 6.1% |
| Contempt of Court | 23 (2023-2025) | 47.8% | 17.4% |
| Assault | 18 (2023-2025) | 55.6% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Liberty County, Florida (2025). Based on 90 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/liberty
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Liberty 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 · 90 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com