DUI Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 237 convicted DUI 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.

3.5 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1.3 months)
$405.65
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($1,058)
7.6%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (1.0%)
50.2%
Probation Only
237 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
10 days
4.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
0 year, 12 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$268.00
$448.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$513.00
The average sentence for DUI in Miami-Dade County is 3.5 months. 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) 7.6% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 34.6% 37.6%
Probation Only 50.2% 51.2%
Average Sentence 3.5 months 1.3 months
Average Fine $405.65 $1,058
Average Probation 2.6 years 1 year
Average Court Costs $1,527 $792.55

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 70 3.1 months $455.27
State Prison Facility 30 1 year, 8 months $498.56

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 237 convicted DUI cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.5 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
28.7% of convicted DUI defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $405.65. Court costs average $1,527 additionally.
Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 3.5 months compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 7.6% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $405.65 locally vs $1,058 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 237 DUI 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 · 237 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026