Forgery Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 217 convicted Forgery 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.

11.3 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (9.3 months)
$450.55
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($517.18)
17.1%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (22.6%)
48.4%
Probation Only
217 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.3 months
6.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$448.00
$448.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$513.00
The average sentence for Forgery in Miami-Dade County is 11.3 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) 17.1% 22.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 31.3% 31.9%
Probation Only 48.4% 34.7%
Average Sentence 11.3 months 9.3 months
Average Fine $450.55 $517.18
Average Probation 4.0 years 2.8 years
Average Court Costs $390.74 $775.18
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,375 $8,296

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 67 4.1 months $467.50
State Prison Facility 38 4.7 years $480.50

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 217 convicted Forgery cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 11.3 months. The statewide average is 9.3 months.
24.4% of convicted Forgery defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $450.55. Court costs average $390.74 additionally. Restitution averages $1,375 in cases where it is ordered.
Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 11.3 months compares to the statewide average of 9.3 months. The prison rate is 17.1% locally vs 22.6% statewide. The average fine is $450.55 locally vs $517.18 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 217 Forgery 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 · 217 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026