Drug Possession in Madison County, Florida
35 cases (2025) · Madison County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Madison County's drug possession cases, drawn from a small sample of 35 total, show an exceptionally high guilty rate of 91.4% with very few withheld adjudications at 2.9% versus 16.9% statewide. Zero dismissals and a diversion rate of 5.7% suggest aggressive prosecution. The small sample size means individual case decisions have outsized impact on county-level percentages.
Madison County defendants received an average sentence of 331 days with a median of only 37 days—a wide gap indicating a small number of much longer sentences. Probation was exceptionally long at 1,394 days on average, more than double most counties. Notably, only 8.6% received prison and 14.3% jail, the lowest incarceration rate among comparison counties, suggesting sentences were probation-heavy rather than confinement-heavy.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 91.4% of 35 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 35 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 | 27 | 1.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 22 | 6.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Madison County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.0% |
| Black | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 86.5% | 1.9% | 5.3 years |
| 2024 | 52 | 73.1% | 1.9% | 10.9 months |
| 2025 | 35 | 91.4% | 0.0% | 11.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 74 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 31 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 26 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Madison County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 132 | 21.2% | 46.2% |
| Other | 45 | 48.9% | 8.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 108 (2023-2025) | 83.3% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 88 (2023-2025) | 89.8% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 84 (2023-2025) | 78.6% | 2.4% |
| Battery | 77 (2023-2025) | 81.8% | 1.3% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 68 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 5.9% |
| DUI | 28 (2023-2025) | 92.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Madison County?
The guilty rate is 91.4% based on 35 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Madison County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.9% 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 Madison County?
The average sentence is 11.0 months, with an average fine of $500 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Madison County, Florida (2025). Based on 35 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/madison
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Madison 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 · 35 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com