Hit and Run in Martin County, Florida
127 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Hit and Run defendants in Martin County face aggressive prosecution. In 2025, 78.7% were convicted and 19.7% had adjudication withheld (no formal conviction on record), combining for a 98.4% conviction-equivalent rate. This vastly exceeds the statewide 1.6% dismissal average—Martin County's rate is 0.8%—and the county offers no diversion programs compared to 8% statewide.
Confinement outcomes reflected this severity: 5.5% received prison sentences averaging 325 days, while 21.3% received jail time with a median of 60 days. Probation averaged 264 days. Private attorneys represented 43.3% of defendants and public defenders 32.3%, split relatively evenly.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 470 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 22.3% — above the 13.9% 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 — 78.7% of 127 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 127 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 | 101 | 2.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 19 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run sentencing in Martin 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 | 108 | 78.7% | 0.9% |
| Black | 15 | 86.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 84.9% | 0.9% | 5.1 months |
| 2024 | 120 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 7.3 months |
| 2025 | 127 | 78.7% | 0.8% | 10.8 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 | Second Degree | 314 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 35 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 78.7% based on 127 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.7% 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 Hit and Run in Martin County?
The average sentence is 10.8 months, with an average fine of $150 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
32.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 43.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 127 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/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 · 127 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com