DUI in Bradford County, Florida
DUI cases in Bradford County show a stark prosecution outcome: all 148 cases resulted in guilty verdicts, with no dismissals, acquittals, or withheld adjudications. This 100 percent conviction rate stands sharply against statewide patterns, where dismissals occur in 1.4 percent of DUI cases and judges withhold adjudication in another 1.5 percent. Bradford County also recorded zero diversion program placements, compared to a statewide average of 2.2 percent. The data suggests the State Attorney's office in Bradford County's judicial circuit pursues DUI charges with near-absolute conviction rates and does not utilize pre-trial diversion as an alternative to prosecution.
Sentencing reflects the conviction certainty: the median sentence was 10 days, though the average of 116.5 days indicates some cases drew substantially longer terms. Jail confinement dominated outcomes at 82.4 percent of sentences, with only 6.1 percent receiving prison time. The average fine was $1,175 and probation averaged 412.8 days. Most defendants were represented by public defenders at 68.9 percent, with only 8.1 percent retaining private counsel, suggesting financial constraints among the charged population.
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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.
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Outcome Breakdown
Sentencing Breakdown
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 122 | 1.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 2.7 years |
Counsel Analysis
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 | 115 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 28 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.1 months |
| 2024 | 56 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
| 2025 | 68 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 99 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 35 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 14 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 759 | 75.4% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 484 | 90.9% | 0.2% |
| Battery | 197 | 81.7% | 0.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 187 | 91.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 173 | 91.3% | 0.0% |
| Other | 166 | 63.9% | 27.7% |
| Sex Offense | 70 | 91.4% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 66 | 63.6% | 0.0% |
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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 · 148 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026