Trespassing Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 2,168 convicted Trespassing 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.

29 days

Average Sentence

Near statewide avg (1.0 months)

$230.25

Average Fine

Above statewide avg ($188.91)

0.6%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (0.5%)

10.9%

Probation Only

2,168 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.1 months

2.0 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

4.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$203.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$203.00

The average sentence for Trespassing in Miami-Dade County is 29 days. 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)	0.6%	0.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	24.4%	54.2%
Probation Only	10.9%	4.0%
Average Sentence	29 days	1.0 months
Average Fine	$230.25	$188.91
Average Probation	1 year, 4 months	1 year
Average Court Costs	$110.49	$295.72
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$1,628	$1,394

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	471	2.8 months	$267.45
State Prison Facility	71	11.5 months	$448.00

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 2,168 convicted Trespassing cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 29 days. The statewide average is 1.0 months.

45.3% of convicted Trespassing defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $230.25. Court costs average $110.49 additionally. Restitution averages $1,628 in cases where it is ordered.

Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 29 days compares to the statewide average of 1.0 months. The prison rate is 0.6% locally vs 0.5% statewide. The average fine is $230.25 locally vs $188.91 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 2,168 Trespassing 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 · 2,168 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026