Stalking in Miami-Dade County, Florida
79 cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Miami-Dade County handled stalking cases with extraordinary defendant-favorable outcomes. Only 41.8% of cases resulted in guilty convictions. Withheld adjudications reached 48.1%, more than double the statewide 21.2%, and diversion programs resolved 7.6%, meaning fewer than half of all stalking charges resulted in permanent convictions. Combined with 1.3% dismissals and 1.3% acquittals, most defendants avoided conviction records.
Sentences averaged 610 days with a median of 364 days when imposed. Prison and jail each occurred in 19.0% of cases. The 59.5% private attorney rate suggests Miami-Dade's defendant population typically retained counsel, and the county's preference for withheld adjudications and diversion reflects restorative rather than purely punitive prosecution.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 828 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 51.3% — above the 41.8% 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 — 48.1% of 79 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 79 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 | 57 | 3.1 years |
| County Jail | 51 | 8.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking 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 | 59 | 50.8% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 15.0% | 5.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 58.2% | 1.1% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 81 | 55.6% | 4.9% | 2.1 years |
| 2025 | 79 | 41.8% | 1.3% | 1 year, 8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 158 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 93 |
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 Stalking in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 41.8% based on 79 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 48.1% 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 Stalking in Miami-Dade County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $418 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
36.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 59.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 79 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/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 · 79 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com