What are the case outcomes for Property Destruction in Franklin County?

Based on 38 cases in Franklin County (2025 public records), 88.5% are dismissed, 11.5% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Property Destruction in Franklin County?

The dismissal rate is 88.5%, based on 38 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Property Destruction case take in Franklin County?

The median case takes 2.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Property Destruction in Franklin County?

The conviction rate for Property Destruction in Franklin County is 11.5%, based on 38 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Property Destruction in Franklin County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Property Destruction in Franklin County?

Property Destruction cases in Franklin County are heard in General District Court (38 cases in 2025).

How does Franklin County compare to other courts for Property Destruction?

Franklin County has a 88.5% dismissal rate for Property Destruction. Visit the Property Destruction overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Property Destruction in Franklin County?

For those convicted of Property Destruction in Franklin County, the average sentence recorded is 3.5 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Property Destruction in Franklin County, VA

Based on 38 public court records from 2025, Property Destruction cases in Franklin County General District Court have a 88.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 71.0%), a 11.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.7 months.

88.5%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 71.0% statewide

11.5%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 25.3% statewide

2.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 38 General District Court cases in Franklin County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Property Destruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

19.2%

69.2%

Dismissed by judge 19.2% (n=5) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 69.2% (n=18) Guilty Plea 11.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 69.2% of 26 resolved cases.

Source: 38 General District Court records, Franklin County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Franklin County compares

Dismissal rates for Property Destruction in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Franklin CountyThis page 88.5% 38 cases

Roanoke City 68.5% 172 cases Montgomery County 51.4% 108 cases Pulaski County 46.9% 51 cases Roanoke County 81.2% 51 cases

Statewide average 71.0% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Franklin County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

3.5 months

Avg Sentence

3.5 months

Median Sentence

$30

Avg Fine

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.5 months

Median 2.7 months

Slowest 25% 6.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Property Destruction Cases in Franklin County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Franklin County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Property Destruction cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Brian Mangano 1 of 175 total Chris Keller 1 of 61 total William P Davis 1 of 49 total Hunter Naff 1 of 47 total W Davis 1 of 43 total Ed Lavado 1 of 42 total Derek Spencer 1 of 39 total Steven Milani 1 of 29 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Franklin County

2,064 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Franklin County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

How does Franklin County compare to other Virginia courts?

Franklin County has a 88.5% dismissal rate for Property Destruction cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Property Destruction overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Property Destruction Outcomes — Franklin County, Virginia. Based on 38 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/property-destruction/franklin-county

Other Charges in Franklin County

Drug Possession

451 cases · 46.4% dismissed

Driving Suspended

330 cases · 35.6% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

198 cases · 56.7% dismissed

DUI / DWI

181 cases · 9.7% dismissed