Eleventh Circuit
Circuit 11 — Miami-Dade
84,113
Total Cases
50.1%
Guilty Rate
13.0%
Dismissal Rate
2.3 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 84,113 criminal cases across the Eleventh Circuit (2023-2025), 50.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 13.0% were dismissed. The average sentence is 2.3 years.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 84,113 | 50.1% | 23.3% | 13.0% | 2.3 years |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 17,318 | 16.9% | 54.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 13,324 | 61.6% | 1.0% |
| Drug Possession | 6,986 | 65.1% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 6,189 | 50.6% | 2.1% |
| Battery | 5,809 | 42.9% | 2.0% |
| Burglary | 4,095 | 72.7% | 1.1% |
| Fraud | 4,065 | 41.6% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 3,507 | 56.1% | 8.3% |
| Weapons Offense | 3,012 | 61.0% | 2.1% |
| Criminal Mischief | 2,597 | 56.7% | 1.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,517 | 58.3% | 7.9% |
| Robbery | 1,810 | 68.3% | 1.2% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 84,113 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026