Drug Possession in Wakulla County, Florida
186 cases (2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Wakulla County handled 186 drug possession cases with restricted alternatives to adjudication. Guilty findings comprised 74.2%, with 20.4% receiving withheld adjudication—above the statewide rate of 16.9%. The dismissal rate of 1.1% fell marginally below the statewide average of 1.4%. Notably, no defendants received diversion opportunities, compared to the statewide rate of 5.6%, meaning all cases concluded through conviction or withheld adjudication.
Sentenced defendants faced an average of 173.7 days in confinement with a median of 65.5 days, and probation averaged 849.9 days. Confinement emphasized jail (78.0%) rather than prison (7.0%). Fines averaged $456.74. Public defenders represented 39.8% of defendants, reflecting limited private counsel availability in this rural coastal county.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Possession charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 430 prosecutor decisions on Drug Possession charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.9% — 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 — 74.2% of 186 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 186 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 | 386 | 4.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 46 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Wakulla 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 | 163 | 74.8% | 1.2% |
| Black | 21 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 185 | 73.5% | 3.8% | 7.3 months |
| 2024 | 119 | 83.2% | 2.5% | 10.0 months |
| 2025 | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% | 5.8 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 | 255 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 214 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 21 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.2% | 3.0% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 64 | 54.7% | 14.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
| Trespassing | 72 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 6.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 74.2% based on 186 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 20.4% 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 Wakulla County?
The average sentence is 5.8 months, with an average fine of $457 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
39.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Wakulla County, Florida (2025). Based on 186 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 186 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com