Resisting Officer in Okeechobee County, Florida
87 cases (2025) · Okeechobee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Okeechobee County dismissed 6.9% of resisting officer cases, the highest dismissal rate in this sample and more than three times the 2.1% statewide average. This exceptional dismissal rate was unusual given the guilty rate of 81.6%, suggesting a bifurcated pattern where most cases are convicted but a notable share is dismissed outright. No diversion programs were used, and withheld adjudications occurred in only 11.5% of cases.
Convicted defendants in Okeechobee faced substantial sentences. Average sentences were 313 days with a median of 167 days, and probation averaged 449 days. Prison was used in 11.5% of cases and jail in 57.5%—a punitive confinement profile. Fines averaged $400. Representation was primarily public defender (26.4%), with minimal private attorney involvement (2.3%). Okeechobee's distinctive feature was high dismissals paired with harsh sentences for those convicted.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Okeechobee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 356 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.1% — 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 — 81.6% of 87 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 87 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 | 177 | 4.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 19 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Okeechobee 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 | 59 | 83.1% | 6.8% |
| Black | 14 | 78.6% | 7.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 77.4% | 1.1% | 5.6 months |
| 2024 | 127 | 77.2% | 3.9% | 6.8 months |
| 2025 | 87 | 81.6% | 6.9% | 10.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 251 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 46 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 10 |
Related Charges in Okeechobee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 506 | 61.7% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 314 | 76.1% | 8.3% |
| Other | 221 | 58.8% | 17.2% |
| Contempt of Court | 137 | 12.4% | 87.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 137 | 85.4% | 1.5% |
| Battery | 131 | 75.6% | 8.4% |
| DUI | 98 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 67 | 73.1% | 13.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Okeechobee County?
The guilty rate is 81.6% based on 87 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Okeechobee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.5% 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 Okeechobee County?
The average sentence is 10.4 months, with an average fine of $400 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
26.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Okeechobee County, Florida (2025). Based on 87 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/okeechobee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okeechobee 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 · 87 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com