Arson Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 74 convicted Arson cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Miami-Dade County judges sentence differently.

4.9 years
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (5.0 years)
$458.83
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($416.43)
63.5%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (63.3%)
12.2%
Probation Only
74 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 year
3.3 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
7.5 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$448.00
$448.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$448.00
The average sentence for Arson in Miami-Dade County is 4.9 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Miami-Dade County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 63.5% 63.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 14.9% 16.9%
Probation Only 12.2% 14.3%
Average Sentence 4.9 years 5.0 years
Average Fine $458.83 $416.43
Average Probation 4.6 years 5.0 years
Average Court Costs $6,726 $3,078
Average Restitution (where ordered) $67,163 $56,324

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 46 7.7 years $448.00
County Jail 12 12.0 months $462.44

Other Charges Sentenced in Miami-Dade County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Larceny / Theft 11,065 8.4 months $388.12
Other 6,775 9.0 months $396.17
Drug Possession 6,513 4.5 months $445.77
Resisting Officer 4,773 6.3 months $347.66
Battery 4,206 12.0 months $404.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 74 convicted Arson cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 4.9 years. The statewide average is 5.0 years.
64.9% of convicted Arson defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $458.83. Court costs average $6,726 additionally. Restitution averages $67,163 in cases where it is ordered.
Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 4.9 years compares to the statewide average of 5.0 years. The prison rate is 63.5% locally vs 63.3% statewide. The average fine is $458.83 locally vs $416.43 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 74 Arson cases in Miami-Dade County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 74 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026