DUI in Bradford County, Florida
70 cases (2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Bradford County recorded 70 DUI cases with a 100% guilty rate and zero dismissals, acquittals, or diversions. This contrasts sharply with statewide patterns: 1.4% dismissal rate and 2.1% diversion rate. The uniform conviction outcome indicates a strict prosecution approach in this small rural circuit with minimal alternatives to adjudication.
Despite universal conviction, DUI sentencing remained moderate. Average sentences were 143 days with a median of just 20 days. Jail sentences predominated at 82.9%, with only 8.6% receiving prison time. Public defenders represented 68.6% of cases, reflecting an economically disadvantaged defendant population. Fines averaged $1,194.
Where You Are in the Process
Exhibit · DUI case process
Request a formal review hearing with the DMV (DHSMV) to challenge your license suspension. Missing this deadline means an automatic suspension.
Arraignment. Charges are formally presented. Pre-trial diversion may be offered.
Pre-trial period. Your attorney negotiates with the State Attorney's office. A portion of DUI cases in Bradford County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Bradford County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every DUI charge in Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 54 prosecutor decisions on DUI charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 0.0% — below the 15.3% 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 — 100.0% of 70 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 125 | 1.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: DUI sentencing in Bradford 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 | 54 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.1 months |
| 2024 | 56 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
| 2025 | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 100 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 36 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 15 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 76 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 66 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for DUI in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 100.0% based on 70 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for DUI in Bradford 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 DUI in Bradford County?
The average sentence is 4.7 months, with an average fine of $1,194 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
68.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI in Bradford County, Florida (2025). Based on 70 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/dui/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 70 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com