Stolen Property in Miami-Dade County, Florida
126 cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Miami-Dade County distinguishes itself through aggressive use of diversion programs for stolen property cases in 2025. The guilty rate was 61.9%, withheld adjudication 24.6%, but notably, diversion programs appeared in 13.5% of cases — more than four times the statewide average of 3.2%. No dismissals occurred. This outcome distribution suggests the State Attorney's office prioritizes pretrial diversion as a prosecution alternative, allowing defendants to avoid conviction through completion of program requirements.
When incarceration occurs, sentences are substantial. The average sentence reached 5.8 years, with median of 2.5 years — a significant spread indicating wide case variation. Prison sentences occurred in 19.0% of cases and jail in 12.7%. Notably, Miami-Dade shows the highest private attorney representation at 61.1%, suggesting a more affluent defendant population than other counties.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,595 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 66.0% — above the 37.4% 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 — 61.9% of 126 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 126 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 | 75 | 6.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 73 | 5.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property 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 | 82 | 61.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 44 | 63.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 54.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2024 | 93 | 53.8% | 3.2% | 2.0 years |
| 2025 | 126 | 61.9% | 0.0% | 5.8 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 | Second Degree | 305 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 17 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 11 |
| Felony | First Degree | 8 |
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 Stolen Property in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 61.9% based on 126 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.6% 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 Stolen Property in Miami-Dade County?
The average sentence is 5.8 years, with an average fine of $480 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
34.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 61.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 126 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/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 · 126 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com