Drug Sale in Martin County, Florida
49 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Martin County pursued drug sale charges with near-total conviction rates. The guilty rate of 93.9 percent was paired with zero dismissals—the statewide average was 1.8 percent—and zero acquittals. Withheld adjudication occurred in 6.1 percent of cases, below the statewide 8.3 percent average. No diversion programs were used. The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's office pursued the most restrictive outcomes among Florida's drug sale cases.
Sentences were severe and exceptional: defendants averaged 2357.3 days with a median of 2557 days, the highest in the state. Prison confinement applied to 81.6 percent of defendants, and fines averaged $50,000. Notably, 57.1 percent of defendants retained private counsel, suggesting Martin County drug sale defendants differed from the statewide typical profile of public defender reliance.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 93.9% of 49 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 96 | 6.1 years |
| County Jail | 24 | 7.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Sale sentencing in Martin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31 | 93.5% | 0.0% |
| White | 18 | 94.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 91.1% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| 2024 | 35 | 94.3% | 0.0% | 4.7 years |
| 2025 | 49 | 93.9% | 0.0% | 6.5 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 56 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 45 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 27 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 93.9% based on 49 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Sale in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.1% 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 Sale in Martin County?
The average sentence is 6.5 years, with an average fine of $50,000 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
38.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 57.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Sale in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 49 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-sale/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 49 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com