Resisting Officer in Collier County, Florida
386 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County prosecuted 387 resisting officer cases with an aggressive approach to convictions. The county recorded zero dismissals despite a statewide dismissal rate of 2.1 percent. Conversely, Collier's diversion rate of 9.6 percent exceeded the statewide average of 5 percent, suggesting the State Attorney diverted some defendants into programs rather than pursuing formal adjudication. Nearly 69 percent of cases resulted in guilty verdicts, while 19.9 percent received withheld adjudication—outcomes reflecting a prosecution posture that prioritizes resolution over dismissal.
Sentencing outcomes reflected this conviction-heavy approach. The median sentence was 68 days and the average 251 days; 25.6 percent of defendants served jail time with few receiving prison sentences. Average fines of $228 accompanied these sentences. Counsel representation was mixed, with 48.8 percent using public defenders and 43.9 percent hiring private attorneys.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,625 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 30.5% — above 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 — 68.9% of 386 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 386 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 284 | 3.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 42 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Collier County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 68.9% based on 386 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.7% 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 Collier County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.3 months, with an average fine of $228 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 43.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 71.1% | 0.0% |
| Black | 63 | 82.5% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 343 | 73.2% | 0.0% | 8.6 months |
| 2024 | 369 | 77.8% | 1.1% | 8.4 months |
| 2025 | 386 | 68.9% | 0.0% | 8.3 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 905 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 157 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 28 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 6 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 1 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,203 | 43.1% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 926 | 69.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 678 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 499 | 58.9% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 369 | 55.6% | 0.3% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 227 | 79.3% | 0.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 386 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 386 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com