Resisting Officer in St. Johns County, Florida
321 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Johns County processed 321 resisting officer cases with more favorable diversion access than most Florida counties. The diversion rate of 15.9 percent—more than triple the statewide average of 5 percent—meant many defendants avoided formal adjudication through program completion. The guilty rate of 63.9 percent was moderate, withheld adjudication at 14.6 percent matched state norms, and dismissals at 3.1 percent slightly exceeded the statewide average of 2.1 percent.
Sentences reflected this relatively lenient posture. The median of 38 days and average of 89 days were among the lowest recorded, with only 0.9 percent receiving prison time and 56.4 percent serving jail. Probation averaged 561 days. Counsel representation leaned toward public defenders at 58.3 percent with 22.4 percent using private attorneys, suggesting a mixed-income defendant population receiving moderate outcomes relative to harsher counties but with clear access to diversion.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 63.9% of 321 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 321 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 | 582 | 2.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 34 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in St. Johns County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 63.9% based on 321 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.6% 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 St. Johns County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.0 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
59.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 22.1% 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 | 213 | 58.2% | 3.8% |
| Black | 77 | 79.2% | 1.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 324 | 67.3% | 3.1% | 4.4 months |
| 2024 | 377 | 69.2% | 2.7% | 5.4 months |
| 2025 | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% | 3.0 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 | 864 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 135 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 19 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 3 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 831 | 59.9% | 2.6% |
| Other | 600 | 59.5% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 613 | 61.5% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 594 | 43.1% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 285 | 77.2% | 4.9% |
| Sex Offense | 242 | 86.4% | 0.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 321 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 321 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com