Resisting Officer Sentencing in Jefferson County

We analyzed 83 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Jefferson County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Jefferson County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Resisting Officer in Jefferson County is 8.5 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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8.5 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (4.1 months)
$119
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($301)
7.2%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (5.4%)
3.6%
Probation Only
83 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2 days
2.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.9 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$115
$115
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$164

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Jefferson County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 7.2% 5.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 77.1% 50.7%
Probation Only 3.6% 12.2%
Average Sentence 8.5 months 4.1 months
Average Fine $119 $301
Average Probation 1 year, 8 months 1 year, 8 months
Average Court Costs $394 $414
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,179 $18,000

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 67 3.8 months $109
State Prison Facility 3 12.3 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Jefferson County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 536 6.4 months $96
Traffic Offense 399 1.3 months $114
Other 118 0 year, 12 months $1,819
Battery 104 1 year, 4 months $816
Larceny / Theft 69 11.0 months $93

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 83 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Jefferson County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 8.5 months. The statewide average is 4.1 months.
39.8% of convicted Resisting Officer defendants in Jefferson County received a fine, averaging $119. Court costs average $394 additionally. Restitution averages $1,179 in cases where it is ordered.
Jefferson County's average sentence of 8.5 months compares to the statewide average of 4.1 months. The prison rate is 7.2% locally vs 5.4% statewide. The average fine is $119 locally vs $301 statewide.

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 83 Resisting Officer cases in Jefferson County 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.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 83 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026