Resisting Officer Sentencing in Washington County

We analyzed 187 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Washington 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 Washington County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Resisting Officer in Washington County is 4.5 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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4.5 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (4.1 months)
$279
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($301)
9.1%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (5.4%)
16.6%
Probation Only
187 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.0 months
1.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.7 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$73
$73
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$73

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Washington County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 9.1% 5.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 66.8% 50.7%
Probation Only 16.6% 12.2%
Average Sentence 4.5 months 4.1 months
Average Fine $279 $301
Average Probation 1 year, 11 months 1 year, 8 months
Average Court Costs $590 $414

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 126 2.7 months $247
State Prison Facility 16 2.6 years $1,327

Other Charges Sentenced in Washington County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 725 5.4 months $800
Traffic Offense 398 1.1 months $192
Battery 292 6.2 months $243
Larceny / Theft 259 3.9 months $296
Other 158 10.8 months $497

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 187 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Washington County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 4.5 months. The statewide average is 4.1 months.
59.4% of convicted Resisting Officer defendants in Washington County received a fine, averaging $279. Court costs average $590 additionally.
Washington County's average sentence of 4.5 months compares to the statewide average of 4.1 months. The prison rate is 9.1% locally vs 5.4% statewide. The average fine is $279 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 187 Resisting Officer cases in Washington 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 · 187 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026