Resisting Officer in Franklin County, Florida
94 cases (2023-2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Franklin County shows a strikingly different pattern from state averages on resisting charges. Despite a 73% guilty rate, adjudication is withheld in only 5.3% of cases, compared to 14.5% statewide. Franklin relies on pre-trial diversion far more heavily—13.8% versus 4.6% statewide—suggesting the local prosecutor prioritizes diversion over formal adjudication. Dismissals at 2.1% run slightly above the state average, though the sample size of 94 cases is small.
Confinement patterns are severe. Sixty-six percent of defendants face jail time, the highest rate among comparable counties, while prison incarceration remains minimal at 2%. Average sentences of 138 days and median of 60 days suggest varied outcomes. Counsel representation appears sparse in available data, with only 5.3% retaining private attorneys.
Figures cover 94 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Franklin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 56 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.1% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 73.4% of 94 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 94 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 62 | 4.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 1 year, 6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Franklin County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 78 | 73.1% | 0.0% |
| Black | 14 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | 74.2% | 3.2% | 4.1 months |
| 2024 | 34 | 94.1% | 0.0% | 3.7 months |
| 2025 | 29 | 48.3% | 3.4% | 7.6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 64 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 20 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 10 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% |
| Drug Possession | 212 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 126 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 54 | 68.5% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 77 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
| Drug Sale | 43 (2023-2025) | 95.3% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 73.4% based on 94 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.3% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Franklin County?
The average sentence is 4.6 months, with an average fine of $79 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Franklin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 94 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 94 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com