Stalking Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 225 convicted Stalking 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.

11.7 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (8.4 months)
$428.22
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($298.99)
20.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (16.2%)
48.4%
Probation Only
225 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
9.0 months
0 year, 12 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$448.00
$448.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$513.00
The average sentence for Stalking in Miami-Dade County is 11.7 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) 20.0% 16.2%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 27.6% 38.2%
Probation Only 48.4% 32.8%
Average Sentence 11.7 months 8.4 months
Average Fine $428.22 $298.99
Average Probation 3.9 years 2.0 years
Average Court Costs $610.77 $716.56

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 58 3.1 years $475.08
County Jail 49 8.4 months $438.62

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 225 convicted Stalking cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 11.7 months. The statewide average is 8.4 months.
54.2% of convicted Stalking defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $428.22. Court costs average $610.77 additionally.
Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 11.7 months compares to the statewide average of 8.4 months. The prison rate is 20.0% locally vs 16.2% statewide. The average fine is $428.22 locally vs $298.99 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 225 Stalking 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 · 225 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026