Robbery in Miami-Dade County, Florida
576 cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Miami-Dade County handled 573 robbery cases with outcomes notably shaped by diversion programs. While the guilty rate of 68.4% was lower than some counties, diversion programs diverted 12.9% of cases—roughly ten times the statewide average of 1.3%—allowing defendants to avoid conviction by completing program requirements. Withheld adjudications at 16.9% were among the highest, providing additional conviction-record-free pathways. Dismissals at 1.6% were near statewide average, indicating judicial discretion favored conviction avoidance when appropriate.
Average sentence length of 1,986 days fell between comparable counties, with a median of 1,096 days showing significant sentence variation. Prison confinement affected 49.2% of defendants. Miami-Dade's counsel mix reflected greater private representation at 27.1%, suggesting a more affluent defendant population. An average fine of $461 was imposed across cases.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Robbery charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 5,934 prosecutor decisions on Robbery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 58.0% — above the 43.3% 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 — 68.6% of 576 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 576 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 948 | 8.5 years |
| County Jail | 387 | 9.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Robbery sentencing in Miami-Dade County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 68.6% based on 576 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Robbery in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.8% 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 Robbery in Miami-Dade County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 5.4 years, with an average fine of $461 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
49.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 327 | 74.6% | 1.8% |
| White | 248 | 60.5% | 1.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 633 | 69.4% | 1.1% | 7.1 years |
| 2024 | 605 | 68.4% | 0.8% | 6.3 years |
| 2025 | 576 | 68.6% | 1.6% | 5.4 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 919 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 658 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 235 |
| NULL | NULL | 2 |
Related Charges in Miami-Dade County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,568 | 20.8% | 47.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,727 | 65.2% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 2,849 | 65.8% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,016 | 52.2% | 2.1% |
| Battery | 1,905 | 46.0% | 1.9% |
| Burglary | 1,192 | 69.1% | 1.0% |
| Fraud | 1,417 | 40.0% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 1,104 | 56.7% | 5.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Robbery in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 576 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/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 · 576 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com