Resisting Officer in Florida
88,455
Total Cases
70.8%
Guilty Rate
2.0%
Dismissal Rate
17.6%
Withheld Rate
8.1 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 88,455 Resisting Officer cases across 66 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 70.8% with a 2.0% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 17.6% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 8.1 months, with an average fine of $367.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 7,753 | 69.9% | 16.0% | 3.7% | 9.1 months |
| Polk | 6,824 | 77.3% | 15.0% | 1.3% | 7.1 months |
| Miami-Dade | 6,189 | 50.6% | 26.6% | 2.1% | 11.7 months |
| Duval | 6,131 | 78.9% | 19.5% | 0.2% | 3.4 months |
| Palm Beach | 5,777 | 61.1% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 5.4 months |
| Pinellas | 4,980 | 77.8% | 15.6% | 1.4% | 6.3 months |
| Volusia | 4,313 | 67.1% | 23.5% | 2.3% | 8.5 months |
| Broward | 4,126 | 51.8% | 42.8% | 3.0% | 8.1 months |
| Orange | 3,107 | 59.1% | 24.7% | 3.8% | 2.8 months |
| Marion | 2,313 | 85.6% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 7.5 months |
| Seminole | 2,257 | 68.3% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 5.6 months |
| Pasco | 2,194 | 76.4% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Bay | 2,002 | 70.1% | 13.6% | 1.9% | 6.5 months |
| Lee | 1,991 | 85.2% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 5.8 months |
| Sarasota | 1,757 | 67.9% | 19.9% | 2.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Escambia | 1,700 | 77.1% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 8.7 months |
| Leon | 1,688 | 56.7% | 15.5% | 3.4% | 4.7 months |
| Manatee | 1,585 | 71.0% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Lake | 1,568 | 81.2% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Okaloosa | 1,390 | 68.7% | 20.2% | 1.5% | 7.0 months |
| St. Lucie | 1,213 | 81.7% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 8.9 months |
| Collier | 1,101 | 72.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% | 8.4 months |
| Alachua | 1,083 | 78.9% | 9.7% | 0.9% | 9.8 months |
| St. Johns | 1,015 | 66.6% | 17.1% | 3.0% | 4.4 months |
| Martin | 906 | 83.9% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Santa Rosa | 890 | 73.5% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 8.7 months |
| Osceola | 827 | 74.0% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 3.6 months |
| Monroe | 823 | 65.9% | 23.2% | 0.6% | 3.9 months |
| Hernando | 796 | 75.1% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 8.3 months |
| Clay | 733 | 71.5% | 25.2% | 0.4% | 9.0 months |
| Citrus | 714 | 75.6% | 15.8% | 1.4% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Indian River | 702 | 82.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 8.3 months |
| Brevard | 692 | 68.4% | 22.5% | 1.3% | 4.1 months |
| Highlands | 688 | 88.4% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 10.8 months |
| Charlotte | 655 | 89.3% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 9.6 months |
| Putnam | 638 | 84.8% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 8.3 months |
| Sumter | 543 | 84.7% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Hendry | 432 | 76.6% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 11.2 months |
| Columbia | 413 | 79.7% | 9.0% | 0.7% | 1 year |
| Walton | 400 | 61.5% | 19.0% | 7.5% | 6.5 months |
| Nassau | 330 | 74.8% | 22.7% | 0.3% | 9.1 months |
| Okeechobee | 304 | 77.6% | 17.8% | 3.9% | 7.3 months |
| Desoto | 295 | 77.6% | 18.3% | 1.7% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Jackson | 242 | 80.2% | 15.3% | 0.4% | 6.8 months |
| Hardee | 209 | 80.4% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Washington | 187 | 82.4% | 17.6% | 0.0% | 5.9 months |
| Levy | 184 | 90.8% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 8.5 months |
| Bradford | 173 | 91.3% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Holmes | 159 | 89.9% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 9.6 months |
| Suwannee | 155 | 91.6% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Taylor | 148 | 90.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 7.4 months |
| Baker | 141 | 82.3% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 11.6 months |
| Wakulla | 131 | 73.3% | 11.5% | 4.6% | 8.4 months |
| Madison | 108 | 83.3% | 12.0% | 0.9% | 4.8 months |
| Franklin | 95 | 71.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 4.6 months |
| Gulf | 85 | 84.7% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 4.5 months |
| Jefferson | 85 | 76.5% | 21.2% | 0.0% | 10.1 months |
| Dixie | 76 | 88.2% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 7.2 months |
| Union | 70 | 91.4% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Hamilton | 64 | 90.6% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 10.3 months |
| Glades | 62 | 85.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 7.8 months |
| Calhoun | 58 | 62.1% | 37.9% | 0.0% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Gadsden | 58 | 55.2% | 13.8% | 20.7% | 0 days |
| Gilchrist | 53 | 84.9% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 10.1 months |
| Liberty | 52 | 65.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 10.2 months |
| Lafayette | 22 | 77.3% | 22.7% | 0.0% | 9.2 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,099 | 71.6% | 2.0% | 8.7 months |
| 2024 | 29,980 | 71.6% | 1.9% | 8.0 months |
| 2025 | 30,376 | 69.4% | 2.0% | 8.2 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 843.01 / § 843.02 — Resisting Officer
Florida Statute § 843.01 / § 843.02 criminalizes resisting, obstructing, or opposing a law enforcement officer in the execution of legal process or the lawful execution of any legal duty. The statute covers both passive resistance without violence and active resistance with violence, carrying different penalty levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Resisting Officer is 70.8% based on 88,455 cases from 66 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Resisting Officer in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Resisting Officer is 2.0% across all Florida counties.
How does Resisting Officer sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Resisting Officer varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 66 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Resisting Officer?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Resisting Officer, adjudication is withheld in 17.6% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 88,455 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026