Resisting Officer Sentencing in Levy County
44 convicted cases (2025) · Levy County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
We analyzed 44 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Levy County (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 Levy County judges sentence differently.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Levy County run 1.3 months to 6.0 months; the median is 2.7 months.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 44 convicted cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2025)
| Outcome | Levy County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 75.0% | 51.3% |
| Probation Only | 13.6% | 12.1% |
| Average Sentence | 4.1 months | 3.9 months |
| Average Fine | $950 | $304 |
| Average Probation | 1 year, 1 months | 1 year, 8 months |
| Average Court Costs | $553 | $398 |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 126 | 4.3 months | $27 |
| State Prison Facility | 20 | 2.9 years | N/A |
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends, all Resisting Officer cases in Levy County
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 95.2% | 0.0% | 10.7 months |
| 2024 | 56 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 7.7 months |
| 2025 | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% | 5.1 months |
Trend rows cover all Resisting Officer cases in Levy County by disposition year; the sentencing figures above cover convicted cases in the 2025 window.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Levy County makes it in front of a judge. Of 170 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.2% — 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.
See the complete picture for this charge: Resisting Officer outcomes in Levy County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Levy County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,255 | 1.1 months | $305 |
| Drug Possession | 547 | 7.7 months | $159 |
| Other | 311 | 1 year, 6 months | $157 |
| Battery | 213 | 1 year | $51 |
| Larceny / Theft | 194 | 4.7 months | $135 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Resisting Officer in Levy County?
Based on 44 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Levy County (2025), the average sentence is 4.1 months. The statewide average is 3.9 months.
How much are fines for Resisting Officer in Levy County?
2.3% of convicted Resisting Officer defendants in Levy County received a fine, averaging $950. Court costs average $553 additionally.
How does Levy County compare to statewide sentencing for Resisting Officer?
Levy County's average sentence of 4.1 months compares to the statewide average of 3.9 months. The prison rate is 4.5% locally vs 5.0% statewide. The average fine is $950 locally vs $304 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer Sentencing in Levy County, Florida (2025). Based on 44 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/resisting-officer/levy
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: September 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 44 Resisting Officer cases in Levy County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (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 · 44 cases · 2025 · Data last updated September 2026