Drug Manufacturing Sentencing in Broward County
11 convicted cases (2023-2025) · Broward County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
We analyzed 11 convicted Drug Manufacturing cases in Broward County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Broward County judges sentence differently.
Figures cover 11 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025 in this view, so multi-year figures are shown.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2023-2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Broward County run 2.5 years to 3.3 years; the median is 3.0 years.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 11 convicted cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
| Outcome | Broward County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 63.6% | 53.2% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 0.0% | 25.5% |
| Probation Only | 36.4% | 14.5% |
| Average Sentence | 1 year, 10 months | 2.8 years |
| Average Fine | $0 | $3,146 |
| Average Probation | 4.0 years | 3.2 years |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 3.0 years | N/A |
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Manufacturing charge in Broward County makes it in front of a judge. Of 58 prosecutor decisions on Drug Manufacturing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 93.1% — above the 53.7% 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.
See the complete picture for this charge: Drug Manufacturing outcomes in Broward County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Broward County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 20,295 | 8 days | $0 |
| Larceny / Theft | 8,208 | 6.3 months | $0 |
| Drug Possession | 5,044 | 6.5 months | $0 |
| Resisting Officer | 4,090 | 2.6 months | $0 |
| Trespassing | 3,437 | 18 days | $0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Drug Manufacturing in Broward County?
Based on 11 convicted Drug Manufacturing cases in Broward County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 10 months. The statewide average is 2.8 years.
How much are fines for Drug Manufacturing in Broward County?
0.0% of convicted Drug Manufacturing defendants in Broward County received a fine, averaging $0.
How does Broward County compare to statewide sentencing for Drug Manufacturing?
Broward County's average sentence of 1 year, 10 months compares to the statewide average of 2.8 years. The prison rate is 63.6% locally vs 53.2% statewide. The average fine is $0 locally vs $3,146 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Manufacturing Sentencing in Broward County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 11 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/drug-manufacturing/broward
Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: July 2026
Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.
Methodology: These statistics are based on 11 Drug Manufacturing cases in Broward County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 11 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated July 2026