Drug Trafficking in Clay County, Florida
In Clay County, drug trafficking cases result in conviction at rates dramatically higher than the state average. All 97 prosecuted cases ended in guilty verdicts, compared to a statewide dismissal rate of 2.5 percent. The county saw zero cases diverted to alternative programs and zero adjudications withheld—outcomes that rarely occur statewide but never happened here. This pattern suggests the State Attorney's office in the Fourth Judicial Circuit prioritizes aggressive prosecution of trafficking charges with minimal discretion for reduced outcomes or case dismissal.
Sentencing in Clay County reflects the severity of trafficking convictions. Defendants averaged nearly seven years in prison with a median sentence of seven years, and 97.9 percent received confinement rather than probation-only sentences. Average fines exceeded $75,000, and probation typically lasted four and a half years beyond incarceration. These outcomes align with Florida's treatment of trafficking as a felony carrying mandatory minimum sentences, though the complete absence of alternative resolutions distinguishes Clay County's local approach.
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Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 95 | 7.3 years |
| County Jail | 1 | 10.1 months |
Demographics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 24 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
| 2024 | 44 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.4 years |
| 2025 | 30 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 10.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 96 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Clay County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,607 | 50.7% | 1.1% |
| Drug Possession | 1,978 | 70.6% | 0.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,400 | 62.6% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 1,244 | 63.9% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1,230 | 39.3% | 33.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 733 | 71.5% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 552 | 97.3% | 0.5% |
| Trespassing | 455 | 76.7% | 1.3% |
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About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Clay 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 · 97 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026