Drug Sale in Nassau County, Florida
70 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Nassau County convicted 87.1 percent of drug sale defendants, with no dismissals despite the statewide dismissal rate of 1.8 percent. The county relied heavily on withheld adjudication, imposing this outcome in 12.9 percent of cases—well above the statewide average of 8.3 percent. No diversion alternatives were used.
Nassau imposed the shortest sentences among counties examined here, averaging 2.3 years with a median of just 1.5 years. About 46 percent of defendants received prison sentences, considerably lower than statewide norms. This pattern suggests the local State Attorney prioritizes conviction outcomes while moderating sentence severity for drug sale cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Sale charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 96 prosecutor decisions on Drug Sale charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.8% — below the 35.8% 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 — 87.1% of 70 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 70 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 | 100 | 3.6 years |
| County Jail | 45 | 5.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Sale sentencing in Nassau 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 | 66 | 86.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 92.2% | 0.0% | 2.9 years |
| 2024 | 72 | 93.1% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| 2025 | 70 | 87.1% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 117 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 77 |
| Felony | First Degree | 11 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 87.1% based on 70 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Sale in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.9% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 2.3 years, with an average fine of $267 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
57.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Sale in Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 70 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-sale/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 70 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com