Hit and Run in Monroe County, Florida
55 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County handled Hit and Run cases predominantly through withheld adjudications—51% of cases resulted in guilt findings without formal conviction. Combined with 44% guilty verdicts, 95% of cases ended in conviction. Monroe had zero dismissals against the statewide average of 1.6% and zero acquittals, indicating highly limited defense success in trial. Diversion occurred in 5.5% of cases versus the statewide 8%.
Defendants received minimal incarceration: average 43 days (median 45), though probation averaged 332 days. Jail sentences occurred in 22% of cases. The counsel profile differs markedly: 69% of defendants retained private attorneys versus 20% with public defenders, suggesting a wealthier defendant population in Monroe County cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 107 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.5% — 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 outcomeAdjudication withheld — 50.9% of 55 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 55 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 | 42 | 1.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run sentencing in Monroe 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 | 37 | 54.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 49.1% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 53 | 56.6% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2025 | 55 | 43.6% | 0.0% | 1.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 157 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 985 | 37.0% | 0.3% |
| Other | 730 | 54.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 551 | 52.5% | 1.3% |
| Trespassing | 311 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 272 | 63.6% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.7% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 223 | 52.0% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 43.6% based on 55 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 50.9% 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 Monroe County?
The average sentence is 1.4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 69.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 55 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 55 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com