Drug Trafficking in Pasco County, Florida
136 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County handled 136 drug trafficking cases with a 94.1% guilty rate. The dismissal rate of 2.9% was marginally higher than the statewide average of 2.6%, and diversion occurred in 0.7% of cases compared to 0.4% statewide. These figures indicate Pasco County's judicial circuit treats trafficking as a serious felony, with conviction as the predominant outcome but slightly more allowance for dismissals than the statewide norm.
Sentencing reflected the charge's severity. Defendants averaged 3,131 days (8.6 years) in prison, with 83.8% receiving prison sentences. Fines averaged $79,008. Probation averaged 1,398 days. Representation was split between public defenders (34.6%) and private attorneys (33.8%), suggesting a mix of indigent and retained counsel.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 94.1% of 136 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 136 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 | 327 | 7.6 years |
| County Jail | 4 | 1 year, 4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Trafficking sentencing in Pasco County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 93.1% | 3.4% |
| Black | 19 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 99.3% | 0.0% | 7.3 years |
| 2024 | 104 | 99.0% | 0.0% | 6.7 years |
| 2025 | 136 | 94.1% | 2.9% | 8.6 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 326 |
| Felony | NULL | 29 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 9 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 9 |
| Felony | Life | 3 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Trafficking in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 94.1% based on 136 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Trafficking in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Pasco County?
The average sentence is 8.6 years, with an average fine of $79,008 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
34.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 33.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Trafficking in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 136 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-trafficking/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 136 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com