Drug Sale in Putnam County, Florida
34 cases (2025) · Putnam County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Putnam County prosecuted drug sale charges with the highest conviction rates in Florida. Guilty verdicts reached 97.1 percent, with zero dismissals and zero withheld adjudications. Unlike most counties, Putnam offered diversion programs to 2.9 percent of defendants—exceeding the statewide average of 0.9 percent. The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney combined aggressive prosecution with limited alternative resolutions, using diversion selectively rather than broadly.
Sentences were substantial and prison-heavy. Defendants averaged 1369.5 days with a median of 1096 days. Prison confinement applied to 88.2 percent—the highest rate shown—while jail held only 5.9 percent. Public defenders represented 76.5 percent of defendants, indicating limited private counsel availability or engagement.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 97.1% of 34 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 34 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 | 137 | 4.2 years |
| County Jail | 5 | 6.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Sale sentencing in Putnam County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 20 | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| White | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.7 years |
| 2024 | 56 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
| 2025 | 34 | 97.1% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 122 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 18 |
| Felony | First Degree | 11 |
Related Charges in Putnam County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 991 | 77.4% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 571 | 65.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 239 | 59.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 244 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 183 | 79.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 211 | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 118 | 91.5% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 75 | 68.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in Putnam County?
The guilty rate is 97.1% based on 34 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Sale in Putnam County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Putnam County?
The average sentence is 3.8 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
76.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Sale in Putnam County, Florida (2025). Based on 34 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-sale/putnam
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Putnam 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 · 34 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com