Resisting Officer in Wakulla County, Florida
48 cases (2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Wakulla County shows the highest dismissal rate examined. In 2025, 66.7% of defendants were convicted and 16.7% received withheld adjudication, but the 4.2% dismissal rate doubled Florida's 2.1% statewide average. This indicates the State Attorney dismisses notably more charges than peers. No diversion programs were used. Acquittals occurred in 2.1% of cases.
For those convicted, sentences are substantial. Average jail time is 326 days with a median of 60 days; the gap suggests some cases draw significantly longer terms. Nearly 65% serve jail; 6.2% receive prison. Average probation reaches 843 days, the highest statewide. Fines average $255. The contrast between high dismissals and intensive sentences for convicted defendants reflects a polarized distribution.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 109 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.0% — below 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 — 66.7% of 48 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 48 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 | 88 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 6 | 5.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Wakulla County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 38 | 68.4% | 2.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 75.0% | 7.1% | 7.6 months |
| 2024 | 53 | 81.1% | 3.8% | 6.5 months |
| 2025 | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% | 10.9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 100 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 27 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.2% | 3.0% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 64 | 54.7% | 14.1% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
| Trespassing | 72 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 6.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 48 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.7% 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 Wakulla County?
The average sentence is 10.9 months, with an average fine of $255 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Wakulla County, Florida (2025). Based on 48 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 48 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com