Resisting Officer in Volusia County, Florida
1,439 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County adjudicated 1,440 resisting officer cases with a 68.9% guilty rate, below typical statewide patterns. Withheld adjudications were notably high at 22.2%, 7.5 points above Florida's 14.7% statewide average. Dismissals occurred in 1.6% of cases, slightly below the 2.1% statewide rate, while diversion programs appeared in 5.9%, marginally above the 5.0% statewide average.
Sentences were relatively short—median of 28 days, average of 137 days. Over 70% received jail time, with prison rare at 4.9%. The majority (70.2%) had public defenders, while 19.0% had private attorneys.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 68.9% of 1,439 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,439 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 | 3,041 | 5.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 242 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Volusia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 68.9% based on 1,439 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.2% 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 Volusia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.6 months, with an average fine of $336 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
70.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.9% 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 | 837 | 65.9% | 1.9% |
| Black | 551 | 75.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian | 16 | 31.2% | 0.0% |
| Not Available | 14 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,378 | 63.9% | 2.9% | 11.3 months |
| 2024 | 1,462 | 69.7% | 2.5% | 7.8 months |
| 2025 | 1,439 | 68.9% | 1.6% | 4.6 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 | 3,649 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 512 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 67 |
| Felony | First Degree | 26 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 17 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 5 |
| Felony | Life | 2 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,055 | 15.6% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,516 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,036 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 1,997 | 49.3% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,681 | 66.2% | 2.9% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 577 | 86.3% | 4.3% |
| Fraud | 666 | 65.9% | 5.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,439 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 1,439 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com