Resisting Officer in Lake County, Florida

1,568
Total Cases
81.2%
Guilty Rate
9.4%
Withheld Rate
2.0%
Dismissal Rate
0 year, 12 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 1,568 Resisting Officer cases in Lake County (2023-2025), 81.2% resulted in a guilty finding, 9.4% had adjudication withheld, and 2.0% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 0 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $254.08. 27.3% of defendants retained private counsel while 67.2% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
81.2% (1,273)
Withheld
9.4% (147)
Diversion
5.6% (88)
Dismissed
2.0% (31)
Acquitted
0.3% (5)

Sentencing Breakdown

0 year, 12 months
Avg Sentence
6.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 8 months
Avg Probation
$254.08
Avg Fine
4.1%
Prison Rate
13.9%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 218 4.4 months
State Prison Facility 64 2.7 years

Counsel Analysis

1,054
Public Defender
84.6% guilty · 2.2% dismissed
428
Private Attorney
72.4% guilty · 1.2% dismissed
86
Self or Unrepresented
82.6% guilty · 3.5% 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
White 980 79.7% 1.8%
Black 579 84.3% 2.2%

Age Distribution

6.2%
Under 21
25.0%
21-29
36.7%
30-39
18.1%
40-49
10.1%
50-59
3.9%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 527 82.5% 2.3% 1 year
2024 473 83.3% 3.0% 1 year, 1 months
2025 568 78.2% 0.9% 10.5 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 1,010
Felony Third Degree 234
Misdemeanor NULL 174
Misdemeanor Second Degree 71
Felony NULL 55
Felony Second Degree 16
Felony First Degree 8

Related Charges in Lake County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 6,632 72.1% 0.6%
Drug Possession 4,332 77.5% 0.8%
Other 4,297 16.3% 1.4%
Larceny / Theft 2,849 67.6% 1.1%
Battery 1,797 56.1% 1.7%
DUI 1,270 98.7% 0.8%
Trespassing 1,157 83.8% 4.4%
Sex Offense 920 87.3% 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Lake County?
The guilty rate is 81.2% based on 1,568 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Lake County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.4% 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 Lake County?
The average sentence is 0 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $254.08.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
67.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.3% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Lake 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 · 1,568 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026