Intimidation / Threats in Miami-Dade County, Florida
80 cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, 80 intimidation cases in Miami-Dade County produced notably more lenient outcomes than Florida's statewide patterns. The withheld adjudication rate reached 30%, more than double the statewide 12.8%, and diversion programs absorbed 16.2% of cases versus 2.1% statewide. Even dismissals (3.8%) exceeded the statewide rate (2.2%), suggesting Miami-Dade's prosecutorial approach or judicial preferences diverge toward alternatives to conviction.
For cases reaching sentencing, average terms were 546 days (median 295 days). Confinement split relatively evenly—16.2% to prison, 28.7% to jail. The defendant population relied heavily on public defenders (53.8%), indicating limited financial resources for private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Intimidation / Threats charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,106 prosecutor decisions on Intimidation / Threats charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 47.1% — above the 31.4% 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 — 50.0% of 80 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 80 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 | 60 | 5.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 49 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Intimidation / Threats 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 | 52 | 51.9% | 1.9% |
| Black | 28 | 46.4% | 7.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 47.9% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| 2024 | 72 | 52.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 80 | 50.0% | 3.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 114 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 87 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 15 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 9 |
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 Intimidation / Threats in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 50.0% based on 80 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Intimidation / Threats in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.0% 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 Intimidation / Threats in Miami-Dade County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $356 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 41.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Intimidation / Threats in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 80 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/intimidation-threats/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 · 80 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com