What is the dismissal rate for Resisting Officer in Brevard County?

The dismissal rate is 1.3% — 9 out of 692 cases were dismissed.

What percentage of Resisting Officer defendants use a public defender in Brevard County?

28.3% of Resisting Officer defendants in Brevard County are represented by a public defender, while 8.4% retain private counsel.

What is the diversion rate for Resisting Officer in Brevard County?

The diversion rate for Resisting Officer in Brevard County is 5.1%, meaning 35 cases were resolved through diversion programs.

How does Brevard County compare to other Florida counties for Resisting Officer?

You can compare Brevard County's Resisting Officer statistics with other counties using the statewide overview page or our county comparison tool.

What is the acquittal rate for Resisting Officer in Brevard County?

The acquittal rate for Resisting Officer in Brevard County is 0.1% — 1 out of 692 cases resulted in acquittal.

Resisting Officer in Brevard County, Florida

692

Total Cases

68.4%

Guilty Rate

22.5%

Withheld Rate

1.3%

Dismissal Rate

4.1 months

Avg Sentence

Based on 692 Resisting Officer cases in Brevard County (2023-2025), 68.4% resulted in a guilty finding, 22.5% had adjudication withheld, and 1.3% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 4.1 months. 8.4% of defendants retained private counsel while 28.3% used a public defender.

Facing Resisting Officer charges in Brevard County?

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty

68.4% (473)

Withheld

22.5% (156)

Diversion

5.1% (35)

Dismissed

1.3% (9)

Acquitted

0.1% (1)

Sentencing Breakdown

4.1 months

Avg Sentence

1.1 months

Median Sentence

1 year, 7 months

Avg Probation

2.5%

Prison Rate

53.3%

Jail Rate

Confinement Type	Count	Avg Sentence
County Jail	369	2.1 months
State Prison Facility	17	3.8 years

Counsel Analysis

196

Public Defender

73.0% guilty · 0.5% dismissed

Private Attorney

48.3% guilty · 1.7% dismissed

Court Private or Assigned Counsel

78.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Age Distribution

8.1%

Under 21

23.3%

21-29

35.5%

30-39

20.3%

40-49

8.8%

50-59

3.9%

60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year	Cases	Guilty Rate	Dismissal Rate	Avg Sentence
2023	197	69.0%	1.0%	5.7 months
2024	258	70.2%	2.3%	3.6 months
2025	237	65.8%	0.4%	3.5 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level	Degree	Cases
NULL	NULL	692

Related Charges in Brevard County

Charge	Cases	Guilty Rate	Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense	4,553	68.7%	1.7%
Other	3,158	28.3%	29.4%
Drug Possession	2,070	72.5%	0.8%
Larceny / Theft	1,623	65.6%	0.6%
DUI	1,533	59.7%	0.9%
Trespassing	1,103	83.7%	0.6%
Battery	1,080	59.7%	2.1%
Contempt of Court	1,011	11.4%	84.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Brevard County?

The guilty rate is 68.4% based on 692 cases (2023-2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Brevard County?

Adjudication is withheld in 22.5% of cases. This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.

What is the average sentence for Resisting Officer in Brevard County?

The average sentence is 4.1 months.

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

28.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.4% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 692 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026