Resisting Officer in Leon County, Florida

1,688
Total Cases
56.7%
Guilty Rate
15.5%
Withheld Rate
3.4%
Dismissal Rate
4.7 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 1,688 Resisting Officer cases in Leon County (2023-2025), 56.7% resulted in a guilty finding, 15.5% had adjudication withheld, and 3.4% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 4.7 months. 17.1% of defendants retained private counsel while 63.6% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
56.7% (957)
Withheld
15.5% (261)
Diversion
11.1% (188)
Dismissed
3.4% (57)
Acquitted
0.7% (12)

Sentencing Breakdown

4.7 months
Avg Sentence
1.7 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 3 months
Avg Probation
2.1%
Prison Rate
63.3%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 1,068 3.3 months
State Prison Facility 36 3.7 years

Counsel Analysis

1,074
Public Defender
57.4% guilty · 3.6% dismissed
288
Private Attorney
52.4% guilty · 3.1% dismissed
206
Conflict Counsel
73.3% guilty · 1.5% dismissed
120
Self or Unrepresented
32.5% guilty · 5.0% 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
Black 1,304 58.9% 2.8%
White 384 49.2% 5.2%

Age Distribution

10.4%
Under 21
30.6%
21-29
33.1%
30-39
16.9%
40-49
6.1%
50-59
3.0%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 604 57.9% 4.3% 4.5 months
2024 532 54.5% 3.4% 4.1 months
2025 552 57.4% 2.4% 5.3 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
NULL First Degree 1,544
NULL Third Degree 131
NULL Second Degree 12
NULL Life 1

Related Charges in Leon County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 5,860 34.5% 0.6%
Drug Possession 3,703 67.5% 1.1%
Larceny / Theft 2,983 57.6% 1.8%
Battery 2,235 43.0% 4.3%
Other 2,012 35.1% 2.0%
Trespassing 1,952 39.5% 2.5%
Fraud 932 54.9% 3.0%
Weapons Offense 844 78.4% 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 56.7% based on 1,688 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.5% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 4.7 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
63.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 17.1% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 1,688 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026