Resisting Officer in Columbia County, Florida

132 cases (2025) · Columbia County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, resisting officer charges in Columbia County had a 76.5% guilty rate but notably high diversion at 13.6%—nearly triple the statewide 4.8% average. Withheld adjudication was below statewide at 5.3% versus 14.7%, and dismissals were rare at 1.5%. This pattern suggests Columbia County's State Attorney diverts young or first-time resisters into alternative programs at elevated rates while pursuing convictions in other cases.

When convicted and confined, defendants averaged about 16 months, split between prison (9.8%) and jail (36.4%), with probation averaging about 2.3 years. Fines averaged $1,605, among the highest for this charge. Nearly all defendants relied on public defense (34.8%), consistent with the economic profile of individuals charged with resisting. The emphasis on diversion suggests Columbia offers structured pathways to avoid conviction.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

132
Total Cases (2025)
76.5%
Guilty Rate
5.3%
Withheld Rate
1.5%
Dismissal Rate
● vs 2.1% statewide, 2025
1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
76.5% (101)
Withheld
5.3% (7)
Diversion
13.6% (18)
Dismissed
1.5% (2)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 76.5% of 132 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 132 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
4.3 months
Median Sentence
2.2 years
Avg Probation
$1,605
Avg Fine
9.8%
Prison Rate
36.4%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 123 3.4 months
State Prison Facility 35 3.6 years

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Columbia County.

III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The guilty rate is 76.5% based on 132 cases (2025).

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

Adjudication is withheld in 5.3% 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 Columbia County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $1,605 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

34.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.3% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

46
Public Defender
80.4% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 68 80.9% 0.0%
Black 53 71.7% 3.8%

Age Distribution (2025)

1.5%
Under 21
25.0%
21-29
40.9%
30-39
19.7%
40-49
9.8%
50-59
3.0%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 138 82.6% 0.7% 6.1 months
2024 139 83.5% 0.0% 1 year
2025 132 76.5% 1.5% 1 year, 4 months

Quarterly detail

0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.6%
3.3%
Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 302
Felony Third Degree 100
Felony Second Degree 5
Felony Life 1
Misdemeanor Second Degree 1

Related Charges in Columbia County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 626 60.4% 0.0%
Drug Possession 277 85.2% 0.7%
Larceny / Theft 227 62.1% 0.0%
Other 196 54.1% 0.5%
Fraud 172 76.2% 0.0%
Battery 121 71.9% 0.8%
Weapons Offense 56 94.6% 0.0%
Trespassing 50 78.0% 0.0%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Columbia County, Florida (2025). Based on 132 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/columbia

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Columbia 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 · 132 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com