DUI in Martin County, Florida
606 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Martin County DUI defendants faced a 98.4% conviction rate, with only 0.8% of cases dismissed—just above the statewide dismissal rate of 1.4%. The county made minimal use of alternative outcomes: diversion in 0.3% of cases (versus 2.1% statewide) and no withheld adjudications. Conviction dominated outcomes.
Sentenced defendants averaged 171 days of confinement, with median incarceration of 120 days, indicating substantive jail terms. Fines averaged $1,127, and probation lasted 377 days. Notably, Martin County had the highest proportion of private-attorney representation among DUI defendants (61.3%), suggesting an affluent defendant population or different case composition.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Where You Are in the Process
Exhibit · DUI case process
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 Martin County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Martin County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every DUI charge in Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,997 prosecutor decisions on DUI charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 13.0% — in line with the 15.3% 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 — 98.3% of 606 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 606 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 549 | 3.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 29 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: DUI sentencing in Martin County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for DUI in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 98.3% based on 606 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for DUI in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 DUI in Martin County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 5.6 months, with an average fine of $1,136 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 61.1% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 555 | 98.2% | 0.9% |
| Black | 33 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Not Available | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 553 | 99.8% | 0.0% | 5.1 months |
| 2024 | 557 | 99.3% | 0.4% | 5.2 months |
| 2025 | 606 | 98.3% | 0.8% | 5.6 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1,356 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 308 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 50 |
| Misdemeanor | Not Applicable | 1 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,951 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 938 | 62.2% | 6.9% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 332 | 81.0% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 269 | 97.4% | 1.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 606 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/dui/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 606 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com