Resisting Officer in Hillsborough County, Florida
2,875 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hillsborough County, Florida's largest urban county with 2,885 resisting officer cases, demonstrated more favorable outcomes than many counties. The guilty rate of 69.3% was among the lowest statewide, and dismissals reached 3.6% versus the 2.1% average. Withheld adjudications occurred in 15.8% of cases, nearly matching statewide rates. Diversion programs resolved 7.8% of cases, above the statewide 5%.
Sentences reflected a moderate approach. Average sentences were 242 days with a median of 102 days, and probation averaged 678 days. Notably, only 2.6% received prison time and 22.5% received jail, among the lightest confinement profiles in this sample. The county's representation was distinctive: 83.2% of defendants had private attorneys, far exceeding most other counties and suggesting a more affluent defendant population. Fines averaged $169.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 10,903 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 25.1% — in line with 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 — 69.5% of 2,875 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,875 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 | 1,921 | 5.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 224 | 3.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Hillsborough County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 69.5% based on 2,875 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.0% 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 Hillsborough County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 7.9 months, with an average fine of $170 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
15.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 84.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,504 | 72.0% | 3.3% |
| White | 1,320 | 67.3% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 36.4% | 18.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,333 | 72.1% | 4.3% | 8.2 months |
| 2024 | 2,423 | 72.9% | 3.4% | 10.6 months |
| 2025 | 2,875 | 69.5% | 3.6% | 7.9 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 | 6,375 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1,097 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 87 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 32 |
| Felony | First Degree | 19 |
| Felony | Life | 13 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 8 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,131 | 50.7% | 9.1% |
| Drug Possession | 6,203 | 72.4% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,598 | 68.8% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,442 | 85.7% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.6% |
| Battery | 3,194 | 50.4% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2,542 | 74.3% | 1.9% |
| DUI | 1,742 | 88.8% | 1.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 2,875 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough 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 · 2,875 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com