Resisting Officer in Levy County, Florida
44 cases (2025) · Levy County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Levy County had the second-highest conviction rate in this sample at 88.6%, with no dismissed cases and no diversion programs available. Withheld adjudications occurred in 11.4% of cases, leaving 88.6% with formal convictions. The statewide dismissal rate was 2.1%, but Levy recorded zero—a notably punitive posture that limited pathways to avoiding conviction.
Confinement in Levy was exceptionally jail-focused. Seventy-five percent of defendants received jail sentences, compared to much lower rates in larger counties. Prison sentences were rare at 4.5%. Average sentences ran 154 days with a median of 82 days. Probation averaged 408 days, and fines averaged $950. The county operated primarily with public defenders (31.8% of cases), reflecting limited private attorney involvement. Levy's profile reveals a jurisdiction with severe prosecution practices and minimal alternatives to incarceration.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 170 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.2% — 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 — 88.6% of 44 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 44 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 | 126 | 4.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 20 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Levy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 95.2% | 0.0% | 10.7 months |
| 2024 | 56 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 7.7 months |
| 2025 | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% | 5.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 136 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 45 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Levy County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 333 | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 166 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 128 | 80.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 70 | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 55 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 73 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 82 (2023-2025) | 96.3% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 75 (2023-2025) | 84.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Levy County?
The guilty rate is 88.6% based on 44 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Levy County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.4% 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 Levy County?
The average sentence is 5.1 months, with an average fine of $950 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
31.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Levy County, Florida (2025). Based on 44 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/levy
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Levy 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 · 44 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com