Drug Trafficking in Florida
10,363
Total Cases
94.1%
Guilty Rate
2.2%
Dismissal Rate
1.3%
Withheld Rate
7.5 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 10,363 Drug Trafficking cases across 57 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 94.1% with a 2.2% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 1.3% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 7.5 years, with an average fine of $90,731.
Drug Trafficking by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 1,091 | 95.2% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0 years |
| Hillsborough | 994 | 84.9% | 2.4% | 7.0% | 6.1 years |
| Pinellas | 799 | 97.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 8.3 years |
| Volusia | 712 | 98.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 8.0 years |
| Duval | 601 | 98.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 7.3 years |
| Polk | 384 | 94.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 8.0 years |
| Pasco | 376 | 97.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 7.6 years |
| Marion | 329 | 91.8% | 0.3% | 3.0% | 11.2 years |
| Palm Beach | 328 | 94.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.5 years |
| Seminole | 304 | 96.4% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 6.4 years |
| Bay | 295 | 87.8% | 1.0% | 7.8% | 10.2 years |
| Lee | 295 | 97.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 10.5 years |
| Broward | 241 | 95.0% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.5 years |
| Manatee | 224 | 90.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 9.2 years |
| St. Lucie | 189 | 94.2% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.7 years |
| Orange | 179 | 82.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.4 years |
| Leon | 175 | 90.3% | 1.1% | 5.1% | 5.3 years |
| Sarasota | 172 | 95.3% | 0.6% | 2.3% | 7.0 years |
| Escambia | 168 | 81.0% | 2.4% | 11.9% | 11.9 years |
| Alachua | 150 | 98.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 7.1 years |
| Charlotte | 149 | 96.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 11.4 years |
| Collier | 149 | 98.0% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 11.1 years |
| Lake | 149 | 94.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 10.1 years |
| St. Johns | 145 | 99.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 8.5 years |
| Brevard | 143 | 95.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Citrus | 133 | 98.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 12.2 years |
| Okaloosa | 125 | 97.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 7.7 years |
| Hernando | 124 | 96.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 7.5 years |
| Santa Rosa | 106 | 96.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 6.3 years |
| Clay | 97 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.2 years |
| Sumter | 97 | 95.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 8.3 years |
| Putnam | 89 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.7 years |
| Indian River | 81 | 86.4% | 1.2% | 8.6% | 17.7 years |
| Nassau | 73 | 98.6% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.1 years |
| Columbia | 69 | 88.4% | 0.0% | 4.3% | 6.0 years |
| Osceola | 67 | 91.0% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 9.6 years |
| Martin | 63 | 92.1% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 7.0 years |
| Desoto | 60 | 98.3% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.4 years |
| Highlands | 52 | 96.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 9.1 years |
| Monroe | 49 | 89.8% | 0.0% | 8.2% | 4.0 years |
| Walton | 42 | 78.6% | 0.0% | 21.4% | 6.1 years |
| Okeechobee | 41 | 97.6% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.6 years |
| Holmes | 32 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
| Hendry | 30 | 86.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.8 years |
| Jackson | 24 | 91.7% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Levy | 22 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.5 years |
| Union | 21 | 95.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| Hardee | 16 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.7 years |
| Suwannee | 16 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.1 years |
| Bradford | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.1 years |
| Dixie | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.9 years |
| Gulf | 12 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 8.3% | 4.0 years |
| Liberty | 12 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 16.7% | 3.9 years |
| Baker | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.8 years |
| Calhoun | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Washington | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.6 years |
| Franklin | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,157 | 94.4% | 1.7% | 7.1 years |
| 2024 | 3,610 | 94.6% | 2.1% | 7.2 years |
| 2025 | 3,543 | 93.2% | 2.9% | 8.3 years |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Trafficking in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Drug Trafficking is 94.1% based on 10,363 cases from 57 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Drug Trafficking in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Drug Trafficking is 2.2% across all Florida counties.
How does Drug Trafficking sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Drug Trafficking varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 57 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Drug Trafficking?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Drug Trafficking, adjudication is withheld in 1.3% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 10,363 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026