Resisting Officer in Orange County, Florida
1,190 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Orange County handled 1,190 resisting officer cases with a 56.6% guilty rate—substantially lower than typical statewide. Withheld adjudications were notably high at 27.1%, 12 points above Florida's 14.7% average, while dismissals appeared in 4.2% of cases, double the 2.1% statewide rate. Diversion programs were available in 7.0% of cases, exceeding the 5.0% statewide level.
Sentences were minimal—median of 23 days, average of 78 days. Nearly 78% received jail time, with prison rare at 0.8%. Counsel access was mixed: 64.5% had public defenders and 16.1% had private attorneys.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 7,897 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 52.1% — above 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 — 56.6% of 1,190 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,190 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 | 2,345 | 2.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 40 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 715 | 60.4% | 4.1% |
| White | 456 | 50.9% | 4.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 798 | 61.2% | 4.5% | 3.4 months |
| 2024 | 1,063 | 63.3% | 3.4% | 2.8 months |
| 2025 | 1,190 | 56.6% | 4.2% | 2.6 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 | 2,730 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 289 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 23 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 5 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 3 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,248 | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,290 | 65.2% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,001 | 56.9% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,533 | 37.8% | 8.5% |
| DUI | 1,432 | 54.7% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 1,251 | 59.0% | 9.0% |
| Battery | 1,333 | 44.3% | 5.9% |
| Weapons Offense | 445 | 58.2% | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 56.6% based on 1,190 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 27.1% 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 Orange County?
The average sentence is 2.6 months, with an average fine of $559 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 16.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,190 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 1,190 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com