Drug Trafficking in Brevard County, Florida
49 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Brevard County adjudicated 49 drug trafficking cases with a high conviction rate and elevated withheld adjudication outcomes. The 91.8% guilty rate accompanied by 4.1% withheld adjudications (double the statewide 0.7% rate) means many defendants avoided formal conviction records despite guilt findings. Zero dismissals and zero diversions indicate that Brevard's State Attorney offers no alternative programs or acceptable defense outcomes for trafficking charges. The county's approach prioritizes conviction and withheld adjudication over case dismissal.
Sentences averaged 1,671 days with a median of 1,461 days—roughly 4.5 years—with 59.2% receiving prison and 30.6% receiving jail. Probation averaged 1,806 days, extending supervision significantly beyond incarceration. Public defenders represented only 18.4% of cases while private attorneys handled 22.4%, suggesting Brevard's trafficking defendants split between indigent and more resourced populations. The combination of high conviction rates, substantial incarceration, and extended post-release probation reflects the severity Florida law assigns to trafficking versus simple sales.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Trafficking charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 302 prosecutor decisions on Drug Trafficking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.9% — below the 35.0% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 91.8% of 49 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 49 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 | 75 | 5.3 years |
| County Jail | 52 | 6.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Trafficking sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| 2024 | 67 | 97.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| 2025 | 49 | 91.8% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 142 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Trafficking in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 91.8% based on 49 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Trafficking in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.1% 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 Trafficking in Brevard County?
The average sentence is 4.6 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
18.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 22.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Trafficking in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 49 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-trafficking/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 49 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com