Resisting Officer in Nassau County, Florida
90 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Nassau County uses an unusual prosecutorial approach. In 2025, 70% of defendants received guilty verdicts, but 24.4% saw withheld adjudication—60% above the statewide 14.7% average. This suggests the local State Attorney frequently negotiates withheld-adjudication outcomes. Diversion was used in zero cases, and dismissals occurred in only 1.1%.
Sentencing outcomes diverge sharply. The median jail sentence of 427 days is extraordinarily high, yet only 4.4% of defendants serve jail—the lowest statewide. This suggests sentences concentrate on a small subset receiving prison time (6.7%). Average probation reaches 804 days. Fines average $383. The high median relative to rare jail usage indicates prison-bound cases drive sentencing patterns.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 319 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 19.7% — 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 — 70.0% of 90 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 90 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 | 41 | 5.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 9 | 2.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Nassau County.
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 | 68 | 67.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 80.0% | 5.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 117 | 82.9% | 0.0% | 5.7 months |
| 2024 | 122 | 71.3% | 0.0% | 8.6 months |
| 2025 | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% | 1 year, 5 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 | 273 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 52 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 64 | 85.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 70.0% based on 90 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.4% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $383 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
24.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 90 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 90 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com