DUI in Gadsden County, Florida

14
Total Cases
92.9%
Guilty Rate
0.0%
Withheld Rate
7.1%
Dismissal Rate
0 days
Avg Sentence

Based on 14 DUI cases in Gadsden County (2023-2025), 92.9% resulted in a guilty finding, 0.0% had adjudication withheld, and 7.1% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 0 days. 0.0% of defendants retained private counsel while 14.3% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
92.9% (13)
Withheld
0.0% (0)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
7.1% (1)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Counsel Analysis

12
Other
91.7% guilty · 8.3% dismissed

Age Distribution

0.0%
Under 21
21.4%
21-29
57.1%
30-39
7.1%
40-49
0.0%
50-59
14.3%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 8 100.0% 0.0% 0 days
2024 6 83.3% 16.7% 0 days

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 10
Misdemeanor First Degree 3
Felony Third Degree 1

Related Charges in Gadsden County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 140 47.1% 11.4%
Drug Possession 104 65.4% 3.8%
Trespassing 89 37.1% 53.9%
Battery 79 59.5% 21.5%
Larceny / Theft 63 46.0% 30.2%
Resisting Officer 58 55.2% 20.7%
Other 41 53.7% 7.3%
Fraud 24 83.3% 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for DUI in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 92.9% based on 14 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for DUI in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% of cases. 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 Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
14.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 14 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026