Resisting Officer in Jackson County, Florida
71 cases (2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Jackson County processed 71 resisting officer cases with zero recorded dismissals despite a statewide average of 2.1 percent. Nearly 79 percent of cases ended in guilty verdicts, while 14.1 percent received withheld adjudication—roughly matching statewide rates. Diversion programs appeared available (5.6 percent of cases), suggesting some defendants avoided conviction entirely through program completion. The absence of any dismissals indicates Jackson's prosecutors rarely declined to pursue these charges once filed.
The resulting sentences were substantial. The median reached 101 days and the average 181 days, with 66.2 percent of defendants serving jail time—among the highest incarceration rates in the state. More striking was the probation period, averaging 1,070 days or nearly three years of court supervision. Prison sentences were rare (7 percent), meaning confinement was typically local jail coupled with extended probation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Jackson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 128 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.4% — 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 — 78.9% of 71 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 71 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 | 164 | 4.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 21 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Jackson 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 | 36 | 80.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 35 | 77.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 87.9% | 1.1% | 8.2 months |
| 2024 | 78 | 74.4% | 0.0% | 6.6 months |
| 2025 | 71 | 78.9% | 0.0% | 6.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 174 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 51 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 13 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Jackson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 183 | 49.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 193 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 130 | 73.1% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 77 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 77 | 70.1% | 1.3% |
| Fraud | 62 | 64.5% | 1.6% |
| DUI | 63 | 96.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 121 (2023-2025) | 86.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Jackson County?
The guilty rate is 78.9% based on 71 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Jackson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.1% 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 Jackson County?
The average sentence is 6.0 months, with an average fine of $279 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
26.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Jackson County, Florida (2025). Based on 71 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/jackson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jackson 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 · 71 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com