Resisting Officer in Pasco County, Florida
784 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County, with 788 resisting officer cases, showed a moderate conviction profile with 76% guilty rates and withheld adjudications at 15.1%, close to the statewide 14.7%. However, dismissals were rare at 1.1%—half the statewide 2.1%—and diversion programs were used in only 4.7% of cases, below the 5% average. Most cases resolved through conviction rather than alternatives.
Sentences in Pasco were notably lengthy when imposed. Average sentences ran 544 days, among the highest in this sample, with a median of 183 days and probation averaging 613 days. Confinement was lighter than other counties: only 8.4% received prison and 19% received jail, suggesting sentences emphasized probation and community supervision over incarceration. Representation was heavily public defender (68.8%). Pasco's profile indicates a county that convicts more readily than most but emphasizes probation over confinement.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 76.4% of 784 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 784 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 441 | 5.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 187 | 3.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Pasco County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 76.4% based on 784 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.2% 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 Pasco County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $336 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
68.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.8% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 631 | 76.9% | 1.1% |
| Black | 135 | 78.5% | 1.5% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 661 | 75.3% | 1.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 734 | 80.1% | 1.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 784 | 76.4% | 1.1% | 1 year, 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 | 1,683 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 285 |
| Felony | NULL | 156 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 41 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
| Felony | Life | 2 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 1 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,787 | 76.0% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,247 | 69.5% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,413 | 53.6% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,266 | 64.5% | 1.1% |
| Other | 753 | 54.7% | 0.9% |
| DUI | 717 | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 512 | 74.6% | 4.5% |
| Burglary | 479 | 76.4% | 2.7% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 784 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 784 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com