Drug Sale in Citrus County, Florida

Drug sale cases in Citrus County result in conviction at exceptionally high rates. Of 57 cases, 96.5 percent ended in guilty verdicts, while 3.5 percent received withheld adjudication. The statewide dismissal rate is 1.7 percent, but Citrus County saw zero dismissals—a significant deviation suggesting the State Attorney's office pursues these cases aggressively and successfully. The withheld adjudication rate also trails the statewide average of 8.5 percent, indicating judges in this county are less likely to withhold adjudication even when guilt is found. Pre-trial diversion programs, available statewide in 0.9 percent of drug sale cases, were not used here.

Sentences are severe and custodial. The average sentence spans roughly nine years, with a median of approximately nine years as well. Prison confinement affects 91.2 percent of convicted defendants, one of the highest rates observed. Probation terms average about three years. Legal representation splits between public defenders (36.8 percent) and private attorneys (12.3 percent), meaning a substantial portion of defendants either waived counsel or had representation status unrecorded in available data.

0.0% of Drug Sale cases in Citrus County are dismissed, and 3.5% receive adjudication withheld. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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57
Total Cases
96.5%
Guilty Rate
3.5%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
9.0 years
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
96.5% (55)
Withheld
3.5% (2)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

9.0 years
Avg Sentence
9.0 years
Median Sentence
3.3 years
Avg Probation
91.2%
Prison Rate
0.0%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 52 9.0 years

Counsel Analysis

21
Public Defender
95.2% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
12
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
100.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
7
Private Attorney
85.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 39 94.9% 0.0%
Black 17 100.0% 0.0%

Age Distribution

1.8%
Under 21
29.8%
21-29
31.6%
30-39
12.3%
40-49
17.5%
50-59
7.0%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 15 93.3% 0.0% 10.5 years
2024 22 100.0% 0.0% 8.2 years
2025 20 95.0% 0.0% 8.9 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 52
Felony Third Degree 4
Felony First Degree 1

Related Charges in Citrus County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Other 4,548 50.5% 11.7%
Drug Possession 3,206 73.1% 1.2%
Traffic Offense 2,566 67.8% 2.5%
Battery 1,204 60.2% 2.5%
Larceny / Theft 863 74.5% 1.0%
Resisting Officer 714 75.6% 1.4%
DUI 631 99.0% 0.3%
Trespassing 395 85.6% 1.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in Citrus County?
The guilty rate is 96.5% based on 57 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Sale in Citrus County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.5% of cases. 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 Sale in Citrus County?
The average sentence is 9.0 years.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
36.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 12.3% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Citrus 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 · 57 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026