Assault in Miami-Dade County, Florida
406 cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Miami-Dade County processed 406 assault cases with outcomes heavily favoring diversion and withheld adjudication. The diversion rate of 23.4% was strikingly high—nearly 4.5 times the statewide average of 5.2%—suggesting the State Attorney's office prioritized resolution through pre-trial programs. Withheld adjudications accounted for 29.8% of outcomes, well above the statewide average of 22.2%, and dismissals occurred in 3.9% of cases, also above statewide. Only 41.1% of cases resulted in formal guilty verdicts.
Among defendants who did not receive diversion or withheld adjudication, sentences were substantial: an average of 804 days with a median of 364 days, plus extended probation averaging 1,176 days. Prison sentences affected 16% and jail sentences 20.2% of defendants. The average fine was $438. Representation was split between public defenders (53.2%) and private attorneys (36.7%), reflecting Miami-Dade's diverse economic base.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 7,457 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 64.4% — above the 47.7% 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.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 41.1% of 406 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 406 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 | 301 | 7.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 286 | 3.9 years |
| Confinement to Hospital Facility | 2 | 2.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Miami-Dade 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 | 225 | 33.3% | 3.1% |
| Black | 181 | 50.8% | 5.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 496 | 49.2% | 2.4% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 437 | 48.7% | 1.4% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 406 | 41.1% | 3.9% | 2.2 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 | Third Degree | 995 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 161 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 130 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 53 |
Related Charges in Miami-Dade County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,534 | 20.9% | 47.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,723 | 65.1% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 2,848 | 65.8% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,016 | 52.2% | 2.1% |
| Battery | 1,903 | 45.8% | 1.9% |
| Burglary | 1,187 | 68.8% | 1.0% |
| Fraud | 1,418 | 40.0% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 1,103 | 56.6% | 5.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 41.1% based on 406 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 29.8% 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 Assault in Miami-Dade County?
The average sentence is 2.2 years, with an average fine of $438 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 36.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 406 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/miami-dade
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Miami-Dade 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 · 406 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com