Resisting Officer in Lee County, Florida

1,991
Total Cases
85.2%
Guilty Rate
9.3%
Withheld Rate
1.6%
Dismissal Rate
5.8 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 1,991 Resisting Officer cases in Lee County (2023-2025), 85.2% resulted in a guilty finding, 9.3% had adjudication withheld, and 1.6% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.8 months. 9.8% of defendants retained private counsel while 20.7% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
85.2% (1,697)
Withheld
9.3% (186)
Diversion
1.6% (32)
Dismissed
1.6% (32)
Acquitted
0.6% (12)

Sentencing Breakdown

5.8 months
Avg Sentence
2.5 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 3 months
Avg Probation
3.0%
Prison Rate
52.4%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 1,043 3.5 months
State Prison Facility 59 3.9 years

Counsel Analysis

412
Public Defender
81.6% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
196
Private Attorney
79.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
23
Self or Unrepresented
73.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
23
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
95.7% guilty · 0.0% 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 1,295 85.1% 1.5%
Black 647 86.4% 1.7%

Age Distribution

7.6%
Under 21
27.3%
21-29
34.0%
30-39
19.4%
40-49
8.1%
50-59
3.6%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 686 85.6% 1.6% 4.7 months
2024 647 88.7% 1.1% 6.7 months
2025 658 81.5% 2.1% 6.4 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 1,682
Felony Third Degree 295
Felony Second Degree 7
Felony First Degree 3
Felony First Degree punishable by life 2
Misdemeanor Second Degree 2

Related Charges in Lee County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 5,953 79.4% 0.2%
Traffic Offense 5,651 78.7% 0.1%
DUI 3,521 98.2% 0.6%
Larceny / Theft 2,186 81.9% 0.5%
Battery 1,752 69.5% 1.8%
Trespassing 1,425 88.0% 4.5%
Other 1,124 70.6% 1.5%
Burglary 646 76.0% 0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 85.2% based on 1,991 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.3% 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 Lee County?
The average sentence is 5.8 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.8% retain private counsel.

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 · 1,991 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026