Hit and Run in Miami-Dade County, Florida
165 cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, hit and run prosecution in Miami-Dade County was notably aggressive. Guilty verdicts were reached in 52.7% of the 165 cases, well above typical outcomes statewide. No defendants were acquitted or dismissed—the county achieved zero dismissals, compared to the state average of 1.6%. Adjudication was withheld in 26.7% of cases, and 20.6% received diversion. The State Attorney's circuit has clearly deprioritized dismissals and diversion, treating hit and run more severely than most Florida jurisdictions.
Sentences reflected this aggressive stance. The average sentence was 847.6 days with a median of 331.5 days—significantly longer than Leon County's outcomes. Defendants faced an average fine of $471 and 1,303 days of probation on average. Over a quarter—26.1%—received prison time, compared to just 3.6% in Leon County. Just over half had private counsel, indicating higher economic resources among this county's defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 5,780 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 4.2% — below 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 — 52.7% of 165 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 165 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 133 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 105 | 4.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run 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 | 111 | 45.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 53 | 67.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | 55.5% | 0.6% | 2.4 years |
| 2024 | 172 | 45.3% | 0.6% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 165 | 52.7% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
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 | 206 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 149 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 100 |
| Felony | First Degree | 53 |
| NULL | NULL | 2 |
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 Hit and Run in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 52.7% based on 165 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.7% 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 Miami-Dade County?
The average sentence is 2.3 years, with an average fine of $471 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 55.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 165 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/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 · 165 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com