Resisting Officer in Jefferson County, Florida
36 cases (2025) · Jefferson County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Jefferson County convicted 86.1% of the 36 resisting officer cases in its docket, with withheld adjudications in 13.9%. No cases were dismissed and no diversion programs were used, meaning virtually every case resulted in formal conviction. This approach was significantly harsher than statewide patterns, where 2.1% of cases are dismissed and 5% receive diversion.
When convicted, Jefferson defendants faced heavy jail placement. An exceptionally high 77.8% received jail sentences, while 2.8% received prison time. Average sentences were 103 days, though the median was 60 days, indicating a mix of short and longer terms. Probation averaged 649 days. Representation was primarily public defender, suggesting limited access to private counsel. The county's small sample and punitive profile suggest a jurisdiction with minimal diversion infrastructure.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Jefferson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 69 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.8% — 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 — 86.1% of 36 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 36 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 | 67 | 3.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 12.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 21 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| White | 13 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 25 | 56.0% | 0.0% | 5.0 months |
| 2025 | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% | 3.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 64 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 18 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Jefferson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 193 | 71.5% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 137 | 74.5% | 0.7% |
| Other | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 84.9% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 71 (2023-2025) | 83.1% | 2.8% |
| Fraud | 48 (2023-2025) | 72.9% | 18.8% |
| Weapons Offense | 44 (2023-2025) | 79.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 43 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Jefferson County?
The guilty rate is 86.1% based on 36 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Jefferson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.9% 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 Jefferson County?
The average sentence is 3.4 months, with an average fine of $130 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
16.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Jefferson County, Florida (2025). Based on 36 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/jefferson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jefferson 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 · 36 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com