Drug Sale in St. Johns County, Florida
60 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Johns County secured convictions in 98.3 percent of drug sale cases, with only 1.7 percent dismissed. Notably, the county obtained formal adjudication convictions in virtually all cases—zero withheld adjudication, compared to the statewide rate of 8.3 percent. This approach means conviction records were created, not deferred.
St. Johns imposed the highest rate of prison sentences in the data set: 96.7 percent of defendants received incarceration. Average sentences ran approximately 4 years, with a median of 3.2 years. This jurisdiction consistently incarcerated drug sale defendants, with little reliance on alternative sentencing or community supervision alone.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 98.3% of 60 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 60 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 | 133 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 4 | 6.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Sale sentencing in St. Johns 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 | 37 | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| White | 22 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 90.9% | 3.0% | 5.5 years |
| 2024 | 51 | 96.1% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 60 | 98.3% | 1.7% | 4.0 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 99 |
| Felony | First Degree | 34 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 11 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 833 | 59.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 599 | 59.4% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 612 | 61.4% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 592 | 42.9% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 284 | 77.1% | 4.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 98.3% based on 60 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Sale in St. Johns 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 St. Johns County?
The average sentence is 4.0 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
38.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Sale in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 60 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-sale/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 60 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com