If you are charged with resisting arrest in Florida, you can be two ways: Misdemeanor resisting arrest does not involve violence. You could simply have told the officer “no” or tried to hide. The sentence for this is a fine and up to a year in jail. But if it is your first offense, you could receive a pre-trial diversion that keeps the charge off your record; Felony resisting arrest Florida charges are punishable by up to five years in prison. Also known as ‘resisting with violence,’ the offender likely struggled with the officers or showed other violent tendencies. If you are going to be arrested, it is advised that you cooperate with the officers, even if you think the charges are not fair. Even if the original charge is dismissed, you could still face the resisting arrest charge. The charge will end up on your criminal record.