Monroe County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 16
14,345
Total Cases
52.7%
Guilty Rate
36.2%
Withheld Rate
1.0%
Dismissal Rate
8.8 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 14,345 criminal cases in Monroe County (2023-2025), 52.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 36.2% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.0%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 8.8 months.
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Charges in Monroe County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,683 | 30.4% | 0.4% | 1.9 months |
| Other | 2,686 | 38.2% | 1.8% | 8.2 months |
| Drug Possession | 1,748 | 50.9% | 1.5% | 9.2 months |
| Trespassing | 911 | 87.0% | 0.3% | 1.2 months |
| Resisting Officer | 823 | 65.9% | 0.6% | 3.9 months |
| DUI | 775 | 93.8% | 2.5% | 3.6 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 75.5% | 1.0% | 6.7 months |
| Battery | 658 | 53.5% | 0.8% | 8.3 months |
| Fraud | 392 | 63.0% | 0.5% | 9.7 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 372 | 61.8% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| Burglary | 186 | 71.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 177 | 68.9% | 0.0% | 8.4 months |
| Drug Sale | 177 | 89.3% | 0.0% | 3.0 years |
| Hit and Run | 164 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 months |
| Assault | 126 | 61.9% | 0.8% | 9.2 months |
| Sex Offense | 119 | 89.9% | 0.8% | 5.6 years |
| Contempt of Court | 71 | 83.1% | 7.0% | 4.3 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 68 | 36.8% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| Perjury | 66 | 47.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Forgery | 58 | 60.3% | 0.0% | 10.9 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 58 | 56.9% | 1.7% | 11.1 months |
| Intimidation / Threats | 55 | 74.5% | 0.0% | 8.1 months |
| Weapons Offense | 53 | 64.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 49 | 89.8% | 8.2% | 4.0 years |
| Stalking | 40 | 50.0% | 5.0% | 3.4 months |
| Probation Violation | 25 | 92.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
| Homicide | 23 | 95.7% | 0.0% | 13.3 years |
| Stolen Property | 14 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Robbery | 13 | 76.9% | 0.0% | 5.7 years |
Counsel Analysis
9,495
Private Attorney
47.7% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
3,304
Public Defender
74.6% guilty · 0.9% dismissed
1,419
Self or Unrepresented
32.8% guilty · 0.8% dismissed
127
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
80.3% guilty · 0.8% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 14,345 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026