Hit and Run Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 411 convicted Hit and Run 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.

1 year, 4 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (3.0 months)
$468.00
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($262.70)
19.0%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (3.8%)
36.3%
Probation Only
411 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

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

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$448.00
$513.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$513.00
The average sentence for Hit and Run in Miami-Dade County is 1 year, 4 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) 19.0% 3.8%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 38.2% 21.1%
Probation Only 36.3% 19.8%
Average Sentence 1 year, 4 months 3.0 months
Average Fine $468.00 $262.70
Average Probation 3.7 years 1 year, 4 months
Average Court Costs $237.92 $393.07
Average Restitution (where ordered) $8,299 $15,156

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 132 3.9 years $485.14
County Jail 103 4.2 months $472.29

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 411 convicted Hit and Run cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months. The statewide average is 3.0 months.
40.9% of convicted Hit and Run defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $468.00. Court costs average $237.92 additionally. Restitution averages $8,299 in cases where it is ordered.
Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 1 year, 4 months compares to the statewide average of 3.0 months. The prison rate is 19.0% locally vs 3.8% statewide. The average fine is $468.00 locally vs $262.70 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 411 Hit and Run 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 · 411 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026