Resisting Officer in Lee County, Florida
700 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, resisting an officer in Lee County resulted in the highest conviction rate observed for this charge statewide. Guilty verdicts occurred in 85% of cases with minimal diversion (1.4% versus 4.8% statewide) or adjudication withheld (9.1% versus 14.7% statewide). Dismissals at 1.9% remained slightly below the 2.1% statewide average. This pattern reflects strong prosecution policies in Lee County (home to Fort Myers), where interference with law enforcement is pursued aggressively.
Among convicted defendants, 66.4% faced confinement, predominantly jail. Average sentences reached 191.4 days with a median of 68 days—the lowest median observed for this charge. Probation averaged 15 months. The low prison rate (4.4%) and short median sentences indicate judges apply measured confinement while prioritizing probation oversight rather than incarceration.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 3,820 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.6% — above 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 — 85.0% of 700 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 700 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 | 1,177 | 3.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 66 | 4.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Lee County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 85.0% based on 700 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.1% 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 Lee County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 6.4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 85.7% | 1.2% |
| Black | 208 | 84.6% | 2.9% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 767 | 85.8% | 1.7% | 4.9 months |
| 2024 | 725 | 88.8% | 1.0% | 7.4 months |
| 2025 | 700 | 85.0% | 1.9% | 6.4 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 | 1,865 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 310 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 8 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 2 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Lee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 4,155 | 67.9% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 2,127 | 78.6% | 0.1% |
| DUI | 1,320 | 98.9% | 0.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 999 | 83.0% | 0.7% |
| Battery | 717 | 74.2% | 2.8% |
| Trespassing | 481 | 85.0% | 5.8% |
| Other | 490 | 73.7% | 1.4% |
| Burglary | 268 | 75.0% | 1.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 700 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/lee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Lee 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 · 700 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com