Drug Sale in St. Lucie County, Florida
62 cases (2025) · St. Lucie County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Lucie County pursued drug sale charges with conviction-focused outcomes. Guilty verdicts reached 91.9 percent, accompanied by zero dismissals compared to the 1.8 percent statewide average. Withheld adjudication occurred in 8.1 percent of cases, matching the statewide average. No diversion programs were accessed. The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit State Attorney maintained consistent conviction strategies across its jurisdiction.
Sentences averaged 1169.4 days with a median of 731 days. Prison confinement applied to 69.4 percent of defendants, with jail holding 21 percent. Probation averaged 887.4 days. Notably, 51.6 percent of defendants retained private counsel, substantially above the typical statewide profile and suggesting a more affluent defendant population.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 91.9% of 62 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 62 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 147 | 6.1 years |
| County Jail | 33 | 7.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Sale sentencing in St. Lucie County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 91.9% based on 62 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Sale in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.1% 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 St. Lucie County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.2 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 51.6% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 38 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| White | 20 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 94.1% | 0.0% | 4.8 years |
| 2024 | 86 | 89.5% | 0.0% | 6.8 years |
| 2025 | 62 | 91.9% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 122 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 50 |
| Felony | First Degree | 27 |
Related Charges in St. Lucie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,395 | 71.0% | 10.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 759 | 80.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 586 | 54.4% | 11.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 619 | 76.6% | 3.2% |
| DUI | 584 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Other | 568 | 82.9% | 4.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 382 | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Fraud | 326 | 70.9% | 4.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Sale in St. Lucie County, Florida (2025). Based on 62 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-sale/st-lucie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 62 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com