Resisting Officer in Washington County, Florida
64 cases (2025) · Washington County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Resisting Officer charges in Washington County ended in conviction 76.6% of the time, with another 23.4% receiving adjudication withheld—meaning the judge found guilt but the conviction does not appear on the defendant's record. No cases were dismissed or diverted, a stark contrast to statewide patterns where 2.1% of Resisting charges were dismissed and 5% were diverted. This reflects the State Attorney's office in Washington County's judicial circuit prioritizing prosecution without alternative pathways.
Defendants faced jail in 70.3% of cases, with only 3.1% receiving prison sentences. Average sentence length was 114 days, though median sentences were much shorter at 43 days, reflecting wide variation in outcomes. Average probation lasted about 803 days. Public defenders handled 12.5% of the caseload and private attorneys 3.1%.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Washington County makes it in front of a judge. Of 83 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.5% — 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 — 76.6% of 64 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 64 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 | 126 | 2.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 16 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Washington County.
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 | 37 | 78.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 25 | 72.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 92.2% | 0.0% | 9.2 months |
| 2024 | 58 | 79.3% | 0.0% | 3.9 months |
| 2025 | 64 | 76.6% | 0.0% | 3.8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 147 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 34 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 3 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Washington County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 231 | 78.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 136 | 55.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 84 | 78.6% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 259 (2023-2025) | 59.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 67 | 71.6% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 31 | 83.9% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 92 (2023-2025) | 91.3% | 3.3% |
| Assault | 76 (2023-2025) | 71.1% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Washington County?
The guilty rate is 76.6% based on 64 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Washington County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.4% 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 Washington County?
The average sentence is 3.8 months, with an average fine of $180 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
12.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Washington County, Florida (2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/washington
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Washington 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 · 64 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com