Resisting Officer in Holmes County, Florida
62 cases (2025) · Holmes County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Holmes County prosecuted 62 resisting officer cases with an exceptionally high 90.3% guilty rate—well above Florida's typical pattern. Withheld adjudications occurred in only 9.7% of cases, substantially below the statewide 14.7%. Dismissals and acquittals were absent entirely, and diversion programs were unavailable, compared to 5.0% statewide. The outcome distribution reflects a prosecution approach with minimal leniency.
Defendants convicted in Holmes County faced median sentences of 90 days, with averages of 304 days. Over 60% received jail time, and 11.3% were sentenced to prison.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Holmes County makes it in front of a judge. Of 158 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 6.3% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 90.3% of 62 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 96 | 4.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 12 | 4.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Holmes County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 53 | 90.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 92.5% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 55 | 89.1% | 0.0% | 6.1 months |
| 2025 | 62 | 90.3% | 0.0% | 10.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 120 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 24 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 5 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Holmes County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 359 | 88.9% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 129 | 71.3% | 0.8% |
| Other | 88 | 90.9% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 100 | 83.0% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 | 60.9% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 78 (2023-2025) | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 71 (2023-2025) | 85.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Holmes County?
The guilty rate is 90.3% based on 62 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Holmes County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.7% 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 Holmes County?
The average sentence is 10.1 months, with an average fine of $758 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
11.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Holmes County, Florida (2025). Based on 62 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/holmes
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Holmes 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 · 62 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com