Resisting Officer Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 78,207 convicted Resisting Officer cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

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4.1 months
Average Sentence
78,207 convicted cases
$301
Average Fine
18.6% received a fine
5.4%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
12.2%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
20 days
2.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
6.7 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100
$202
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$273

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 4,218 5.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 39,643 50.7%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 9,580 12.2%
Fined 14,542 18.6%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Misdemeanor 64,167 1.8 months $238 0.4% 53.7% 1 year
Felony 11,528 1 year, 5 months $563 33.5% 32.7% 2.6 years
NULL 2,512 2.8 months $337 2.6% 57.2% 1 year, 4 months

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted Resisting Officer cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Hillsborough 6,662 2.8 months $311 3.3% 27.8%
Polk 6,299 3.5 months $163 5.0% 43.9%
Duval 6,034 2.8 months $122 2.8% 78.4%
Miami-Dade 4,773 6.3 months $348 7.8% 45.7%
Pinellas 4,650 3.9 months $174 5.9% 56.2%
Palm Beach 4,157 3.4 months $693 4.0% 58.7%
Volusia 3,906 7.1 months $409 6.5% 77.3%
Broward 3,903 2.7 months $0 2.2% 30.6%
Orange 2,603 2.6 months $352 2.1% 88.2%
Marion 2,222 6.9 months $409 9.4% 82.9%
Pasco 1,996 5.1 months $255 9.0% 21.4%
Seminole 1,961 2.8 months $345 5.7% 44.7%
Lee 1,883 3.4 months $0 3.1% 55.4%
Bay 1,676 4.2 months $409 8.9% 56.6%
Sarasota 1,543 2.8 months $421 3.6% 17.8%
Escambia 1,490 2.6 months $342 2.7% 28.0%
Lake 1,420 3.1 months $254 6.3% 19.7%
Manatee 1,412 4.0 months $534 6.2% 14.3%
Okaloosa 1,236 1.0 months $217 1.4% 13.0%
Leon 1,218 4.2 months $0 3.8% 86.9%
St. Lucie 1,104 6.3 months $437 7.1% 64.0%
Collier 985 2.7 months $236 4.1% 28.0%
Alachua 959 6.2 months $1,462 9.5% 54.3%
Martin 866 6.7 months $334 10.4% 36.7%
St. Johns 850 3.1 months $512 4.5% 66.8%
Santa Rosa 775 4.7 months $300 6.6% 47.6%
Osceola 740 3.1 months $111 2.4% 83.6%
Monroe 733 2.3 months $0 2.7% 55.0%
Clay 709 5.4 months $413 5.2% 54.7%
Hernando 690 6.2 months $201 7.4% 67.1%
Indian River 654 4.9 months $334 4.7% 54.3%
Citrus 653 7.7 months $391 9.5% 48.2%
Highlands 638 5.7 months $418 7.8% 44.7%
Brevard 629 2.5 months $0 2.5% 58.7%
Charlotte 621 6.6 months $403 10.5% 58.3%
Putnam 621 7.0 months $615 13.0% 70.7%
Sumter 522 6.7 months $471 11.7% 30.7%
Hendry 371 5.3 months $351 7.3% 40.7%
Columbia 366 5.3 months $4,473 9.8% 32.8%
Nassau 322 1.4 months $429 2.8% 12.7%
Walton 322 3.0 months $296 3.7% 42.5%
Okeechobee 290 4.8 months $538 6.2% 59.7%
Desoto 283 4.5 months $100 9.2% 19.8%
Jackson 231 5.3 months $232 9.1% 69.3%
Washington 187 4.5 months $279 9.1% 66.8%
Levy 183 6.8 months $256 10.9% 68.9%
Hardee 182 8.3 months $176 9.3% 39.6%
Bradford 172 1 year $119 19.2% 68.6%
Holmes 158 6.5 months $525 9.5% 58.2%
Suwannee 149 6.8 months $510 6.7% 44.3%
Taylor 143 4.0 months $441 7.0% 47.6%
Baker 136 10.1 months $500 14.7% 72.1%
Wakulla 111 7.0 months $208 9.0% 73.9%
Madison 103 2.6 months $533 4.9% 50.5%
Jefferson 83 8.5 months $119 7.2% 77.1%
Gulf 82 2.5 months $198 6.1% 50.0%
Franklin 73 4.0 months $79 4.1% 83.6%
Dixie 72 5.0 months $841 12.5% 56.9%
Union 67 11.8 months $192 16.4% 47.8%
Hamilton 62 7.0 months $158 16.1% 51.6%
Calhoun 58 6.5 months $360 17.2% 36.2%
Glades 57 2.6 months $327 3.5% 29.8%
Gilchrist 49 6.8 months $133 16.3% 51.0%
Gadsden 40 No incarceration $0 0.0% 0.0%
Liberty 40 10.2 months $124 17.5% 82.5%
Lafayette 22 2.1 months $130 4.5% 18.2%

Facing Resisting Officer Charges in Florida?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 78,207 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 4.1 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 2.0 months. 5.4% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
18.6% of convicted Resisting Officer defendants received a fine, with an average of $301. The median fine is $202. Court costs average $414 on top of fines.
5.4% of convicted Resisting Officer defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 50.7% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 12.2% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 78,207 Resisting Officer cases with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 78,207 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026