DUI Sentencing in Miami-Dade County
72 convicted cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
We analyzed 72 convicted DUI cases in Miami-Dade County (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.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Miami-Dade County run 10 days to 1 year; the median is 5.0 months.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 72 convicted cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2025)
| Outcome | Miami-Dade County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 11.1% | 1.1% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 30.6% | 38.3% |
| Probation Only | 56.9% | 51.3% |
| Average Sentence | 3.0 months | 1.3 months |
| Average Fine | $416 | $1,053 |
| Average Probation | 2.5 years | 1 year |
| Average Court Costs | $1,362 | $797 |
| Average Restitution (where ordered) | $7,500 | $7,624 |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 70 | 3.2 months | $456 |
| State Prison Facility | 32 | 1 year, 7 months | $494 |
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends, all DUI cases in Miami-Dade County
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 88.9% | 0.0% | 7.6 months |
| 2024 | 71 | 78.9% | 0.0% | 11.3 months |
| 2025 | 86 | 77.9% | 3.5% | 7.3 months |
Trend rows cover all DUI cases in Miami-Dade County by disposition year; the sentencing figures above cover convicted cases in the 2025 window.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every DUI charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 5,594 prosecutor decisions on DUI charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 1.9% — below the 15.3% 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.
See the complete picture for this charge: DUI outcomes in Miami-Dade County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larceny / Theft | 11,072 | 8.7 months | $388 |
| Other | 6,860 | 9.1 months | $396 |
| Drug Possession | 6,511 | 4.8 months | $446 |
| Resisting Officer | 4,779 | 6.4 months | $348 |
| Battery | 4,214 | 0 year, 12 months | $404 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for DUI in Miami-Dade County?
Based on 72 convicted DUI cases in Miami-Dade County (2025), the average sentence is 3.0 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
How much are fines for DUI in Miami-Dade County?
31.9% of convicted DUI defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $416. Court costs average $1,362 additionally. Restitution averages $7,500 in cases where it is ordered.
How does Miami-Dade County compare to statewide sentencing for DUI?
Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 3.0 months compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 11.1% locally vs 1.1% statewide. The average fine is $416 locally vs $1,053 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI Sentencing in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 72 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/dui/miami-dade
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: September 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 72 DUI cases in Miami-Dade County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (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 · 72 cases · 2025 · Data last updated September 2026