Fraud Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 2,627 convicted Fraud 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.

10.3 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (9.0 months)
$445.91
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($563.32)
19.8%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (18.3%)
39.4%
Probation Only
2,627 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.6 months
0 year, 12 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year, 6 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$448.00
$448.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$513.00
The average sentence for Fraud in Miami-Dade County is 10.3 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) 19.8% 18.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 33.9% 38.1%
Probation Only 39.4% 24.6%
Average Sentence 10.3 months 9.0 months
Average Fine $445.91 $563.32
Average Probation 3.6 years 3.2 years
Average Court Costs $1,782 $832.80
Average Restitution (where ordered) $20,779 $45,109

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 822 5.5 months $455.77
State Prison Facility 587 3.2 years $467.56

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 2,627 convicted Fraud cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 10.3 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.
36.1% of convicted Fraud defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $445.91. Court costs average $1,782 additionally. Restitution averages $20,779 in cases where it is ordered.
Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 10.3 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 19.8% locally vs 18.3% statewide. The average fine is $445.91 locally vs $563.32 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 2,627 Fraud 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 · 2,627 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026