Resisting Officer in Brevard County, Florida
240 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Brevard County prosecuted 240 resisting officer cases with outcomes moderately favorable compared to state norms. Guilty findings occurred in 65.8%, while dismissals were rare at 0.4%—1.7 points below the statewide 2.1%—suggesting strict charging protocols. Adjudication withheld appeared in 22.5%, 7.8 points above the state average of 14.7%, indicating judges frequently imposed guilt findings without formal conviction. Diversion programs resolved 8.3%, 3.3 points above the state rate of 5%.
Consequences were relatively light. Average sentences were just 103.8 days with a median of 34 days, and only 57.1% of defendants were jailed, moderate by resisting-officer standards. Prison affected 2.1%. Probation averaged 512.9 days, and representation was split, with 32.9% having public defenders and 10% private counsel, leaving the majority without recorded counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,739 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.4% — below the 26.5% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 65.8% of 240 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 240 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 370 | 2.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 17 | 3.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 69.0% | 1.0% | 5.8 months |
| 2024 | 262 | 69.8% | 2.3% | 3.6 months |
| 2025 | 240 | 65.8% | 0.4% | 3.4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 699 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 65.8% based on 240 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.5% of cases (2025). 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 3.4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
32.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 240 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/brevard
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 · 240 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com