Drug Sale in Florida
13,253
Total Cases
84.8%
Guilty Rate
1.4%
Dismissal Rate
11.8%
Withheld Rate
3.3 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 13,253 Drug Sale cases across 61 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 84.8% with a 1.4% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 11.8% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.3 years, with an average fine of $12,368.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duval | 1,679 | 89.6% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 2.6 years |
| Hillsborough | 1,216 | 81.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 2.4 years |
| Broward | 1,165 | 60.1% | 34.2% | 5.4% | 2.6 years |
| Manatee | 962 | 85.9% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 4.4 years |
| Miami-Dade | 825 | 82.5% | 16.1% | 0.7% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Palm Beach | 765 | 86.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 2.3 years |
| Volusia | 481 | 88.4% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 4.0 years |
| Sarasota | 399 | 90.2% | 8.0% | 0.3% | 4.1 years |
| Seminole | 377 | 80.1% | 19.4% | 0.3% | 3.3 years |
| Lee | 358 | 93.6% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.9 years |
| Charlotte | 329 | 96.7% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.0 years |
| Pinellas | 287 | 74.6% | 20.9% | 1.7% | 2.5 years |
| Osceola | 283 | 68.6% | 20.5% | 3.2% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Hernando | 279 | 91.0% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 4.2 years |
| Sumter | 255 | 94.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 5.2 years |
| Marion | 230 | 93.0% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.8 years |
| Leon | 217 | 79.3% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Bay | 208 | 90.4% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 3.6 years |
| St. Lucie | 200 | 91.0% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 5.2 years |
| Monroe | 177 | 89.3% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 3.0 years |
| Nassau | 164 | 92.1% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Clay | 157 | 97.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| Putnam | 151 | 96.7% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| St. Johns | 146 | 94.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 3.8 years |
| Indian River | 145 | 96.6% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 9.9 years |
| Martin | 131 | 92.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 5.0 years |
| Okeechobee | 110 | 84.5% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 3.4 years |
| Polk | 102 | 89.2% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 4.2 years |
| Baker | 98 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Desoto | 92 | 90.2% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 5.2 years |
| Dixie | 82 | 91.5% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 8.3 years |
| Brevard | 79 | 86.1% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 2.8 years |
| Holmes | 78 | 98.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Santa Rosa | 64 | 84.4% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Wakulla | 59 | 93.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.0 years |
| Citrus | 57 | 96.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 9.0 years |
| Alachua | 56 | 92.9% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.2 years |
| Pasco | 55 | 92.7% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 6.7 years |
| Washington | 55 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| Calhoun | 53 | 98.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 3.0 years |
| Lake | 50 | 82.0% | 14.0% | 0.0% | 4.2 years |
| Bradford | 49 | 95.9% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| Escambia | 48 | 60.4% | 2.1% | 31.2% | 5.1 years |
| Franklin | 44 | 93.2% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| Highlands | 43 | 86.0% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 4.0 years |
| Orange | 43 | 81.4% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Collier | 39 | 92.3% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 5.4 years |
| Suwannee | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Okaloosa | 30 | 80.0% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 2.0 years |
| Union | 29 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Hendry | 26 | 88.5% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 9.0 years |
| Madison | 26 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.2 years |
| Jackson | 25 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Gilchrist | 23 | 91.3% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| Columbia | 21 | 71.4% | 23.8% | 4.8% | 7.7 years |
| Jefferson | 20 | 85.0% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 years |
| Levy | 20 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| Walton | 17 | 64.7% | 11.8% | 23.5% | 3.2 years |
| Taylor | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 3.0 years |
| Hamilton | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.3 years |
| Glades | 11 | 72.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 6.5 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,808 | 85.2% | 1.0% | 3.3 years |
| 2024 | 4,449 | 84.6% | 1.2% | 3.2 years |
| 2025 | 3,967 | 84.6% | 1.9% | 3.5 years |
Related Florida Statute
§ 893.13(1) — Drug Sale
Florida Statute § 893.13(1) criminalizes the sale, manufacture, or delivery of controlled substances. This statute serves as the primary vehicle for prosecuting drug dealing offenses in Florida, with penalties varying based on the type and amount of substance involved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Drug Sale is 84.8% based on 13,253 cases from 61 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Drug Sale in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Drug Sale is 1.4% across all Florida counties.
How does Drug Sale sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Drug Sale varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 61 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Drug Sale?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Drug Sale, adjudication is withheld in 11.8% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 13,253 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026