Stolen Property in Miami-Dade County, Florida

In Miami-Dade County, stolen property cases result in conviction at notably high rates compared to statewide patterns. The 55.9% guilty rate sits above the state average, and the county's 24.3% adjudication withheld rate is nearly double the statewide 13.6% average, meaning judges frequently find guilt but spare defendants a formal conviction record. Dismissals occur in less than 1% of cases here, well below the statewide 2.2% rate. The 18.6% diversion rate, however, significantly exceeds Florida's 3.8% statewide average, suggesting Miami-Dade offers meaningful pathways for defendants to avoid conviction through program completion. Combined, guilty findings and withheld adjudications account for 80% of outcomes, indicating the State Attorney's office pursues these cases aggressively.

Sentences average three years, though half of defendants receive a year or less. Confinement splits nearly evenly between prison (21.4%) and jail (20.9%), while most others receive probation averaging five years. Fines are modest at under $500 on average. Private attorneys represent 54% of defendants, outpacing public defenders at 40%, reflecting Miami-Dade's demographic composition.