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.

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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

Related Florida Statute

§ 893.135 — Drug Trafficking
Florida Statute § 893.135 criminalizes the trafficking of illegal drugs by knowingly selling, purchasing, manufacturing, delivering, or bringing into the state specific quantities of controlled substances. The offense is defined by minimum weight thresholds that trigger mandatory minimum prison sentences regardless of the defendant's criminal history.

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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