Resisting Officer in Gadsden County, Florida

58
Total Cases
55.2%
Guilty Rate
13.8%
Withheld Rate
20.7%
Dismissal Rate
0 days
Avg Sentence

Based on 58 Resisting Officer cases in Gadsden County (2023-2025), 55.2% resulted in a guilty finding, 13.8% had adjudication withheld, and 20.7% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 0 days. 1.7% of defendants retained private counsel while 62.1% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
55.2% (32)
Withheld
13.8% (8)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
20.7% (12)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Counsel Analysis

36
Public Defender
41.7% guilty · 33.3% dismissed
20
Self or Unrepresented
75.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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
Black 51 58.8% 21.6%

Age Distribution

1.7%
Under 21
25.9%
21-29
48.3%
30-39
15.5%
40-49
5.2%
50-59
3.4%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 34 44.1% 23.5% 0 days
2024 19 68.4% 21.1% 0 days
2025 5 80.0% 0.0% 0 days

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 47
Felony Third Degree 11

Related Charges in Gadsden County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 140 47.1% 11.4%
Drug Possession 104 65.4% 3.8%
Trespassing 89 37.1% 53.9%
Battery 79 59.5% 21.5%
Larceny / Theft 63 46.0% 30.2%
Other 41 53.7% 7.3%
Fraud 24 83.3% 4.2%
Disorderly Conduct 19 57.9% 21.1%

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20.7% of Resisting Officer cases in Gadsden County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Gadsden County?
The guilty rate is 55.2% based on 58 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Gadsden County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.8% 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 Gadsden County?
The average sentence is 0 days.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
62.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.7% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gadsden 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 · 58 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026