Resisting Officer in St. Lucie County, Florida

1,213
Total Cases
81.7%
Guilty Rate
9.3%
Withheld Rate
4.7%
Dismissal Rate
8.9 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 1,213 Resisting Officer cases in St. Lucie County (2023-2025), 81.7% resulted in a guilty finding, 9.3% had adjudication withheld, and 4.7% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 8.9 months, with an average fine of $437.07. 15.6% of defendants retained private counsel while 34.6% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
81.7% (991)
Withheld
9.3% (113)
Diversion
1.4% (17)
Dismissed
4.7% (57)
Acquitted
0.6% (7)

Sentencing Breakdown

8.9 months
Avg Sentence
5.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 6 months
Avg Probation
$437.07
Avg Fine
6.4%
Prison Rate
58.3%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 707 5.3 months
State Prison Facility 78 3.4 years

Counsel Analysis

420
Public Defender
76.0% guilty · 7.1% dismissed
189
Private Attorney
75.1% guilty · 1.6% dismissed
29
Conflict Counsel
79.3% guilty · 3.4% dismissed
6
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
83.3% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 611 85.6% 3.4%
White 472 76.9% 5.9%

Age Distribution

8.6%
Under 21
26.4%
21-29
34.7%
30-39
17.0%
40-49
9.8%
50-59
3.5%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 435 83.4% 4.1% 8.6 months
2024 393 85.5% 2.8% 7.9 months
2025 385 75.8% 7.3% 10.4 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 1,005
Felony Third Degree 185
Felony Second Degree 9
Misdemeanor Second Degree 7
Felony First Degree 4
NULL NULL 2
Felony NULL 1

Related Charges in St. Lucie County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 4,553 73.5% 7.8%
Traffic Offense 2,435 83.4% 0.4%
Battery 1,919 59.7% 8.3%
Larceny / Theft 1,859 79.2% 2.0%
Other 1,570 74.3% 8.0%
DUI 1,559 98.5% 0.4%
Fraud 992 65.6% 4.0%
Trespassing 686 76.2% 9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 81.7% based on 1,213 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.3% of cases. 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. Lucie County?
The average sentence is 8.9 months, with an average fine of $437.07.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
34.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.6% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 1,213 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026