Drug Sale in Miami-Dade County, Florida

825
Total Cases
82.5%
Guilty Rate
16.1%
Withheld Rate
0.7%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 8 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 825 Drug Sale cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), 82.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 16.1% had adjudication withheld, and 0.7% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $462.37. 26.9% of defendants retained private counsel while 52.5% used a public defender.

Facing Drug Sale charges in Miami-Dade County?

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
82.5% (681)
Withheld
16.1% (133)
Diversion
0.5% (4)
Dismissed
0.7% (6)
Acquitted
0.1% (1)

Sentencing Breakdown

1 year, 8 months
Avg Sentence
0 year, 12 months
Median Sentence
3.5 years
Avg Probation
$462.37
Avg Fine
30.4%
Prison Rate
36.2%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 299 6.6 months
State Prison Facility 251 3.0 years

Counsel Analysis

433
Public Defender
83.4% guilty · 1.4% dismissed
222
Private Attorney
77.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
103
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
89.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
66
Conflict Counsel
81.8% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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
Black 514 86.2% 0.4%
White 311 76.5% 1.3%

Age Distribution

5.1%
Under 21
22.6%
21-29
27.3%
30-39
20.9%
40-49
14.6%
50-59
9.6%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 347 81.0% 1.7% 1 year, 8 months
2024 218 80.7% 0.0% 1 year, 9 months
2025 260 86.2% 0.0% 1 year, 7 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Second Degree 460
Felony First Degree 219
Felony Third Degree 78
NULL NULL 68

Related Charges in Miami-Dade County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Other 17,318 16.9% 54.7%
Larceny / Theft 13,324 61.6% 1.0%
Drug Possession 6,986 65.1% 0.7%
Resisting Officer 6,189 50.6% 2.1%
Battery 5,809 42.9% 2.0%
Burglary 4,095 72.7% 1.1%
Fraud 4,065 41.6% 0.5%
Traffic Offense 3,507 56.1% 8.3%

Need a Defense Attorney in Miami-Dade County?

Get matched with a local attorney who handles Drug Sale cases. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Drug Sale in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 82.5% based on 825 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Sale in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.1% 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 Drug Sale in Miami-Dade County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $462.37.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.9% retain private counsel.

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 · 825 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026