Drug Sale in Franklin County, Florida
43 cases (2023-2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Franklin County takes an uncompromising approach to drug sale prosecutions. The 95.3% conviction rate paired with zero dismissals (statewide average 1.7%) and zero diversions (statewide 0.9%) suggests the local State Attorney treats all sales cases as serious felonies with no negotiated resolution. The 4.7% withheld adjudication rate falls below the 8.5% statewide figure, meaning defendants more frequently receive formal convictions that damage future employment and housing prospects.
Prison time dominates outcomes: 60.5% of defendants receive prison sentences, averaging 748 days with a median of 548 days. Probation lasts over two and a half years on average (930 days). Nearly all defendants (93%) are represented by public defenders, indicating cases involve economically vulnerable individuals navigating one of Florida's harshest drug prosecution environments with minimal resources.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 43 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 95.3% of 43 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 43 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 26 | 2.9 years |
| County Jail | 17 | 9.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Sale sentencing in Franklin County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 95.3% based on 43 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Sale in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.7% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Sale in Franklin County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.0 years, with an average fine of $100 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
93.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 15 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 15 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| 2025 | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 40 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% |
| Drug Possession | 210 | 70.5% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 125 | 43.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 69.8% | 1.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 94 (2023-2025) | 73.4% | 2.1% |
| Trespassing | 77 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Sale in Franklin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 43 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-sale/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 43 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com