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A Ball — Smyth County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 515 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by A Ball? 17.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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A Ball
Smyth County
17.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
82.0%
Convicted
515
Cases
327
Resolved here
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
515 cases · 2025
Based on 515 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in A Ball's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 6.8% dismissed Driving Suspended 11.1% dismissed

If A Ball filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: of 515 cases filed, 327 reached an outcome — 17.7% were dismissed and 82.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (318 cases, 25.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (126 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 515 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Smyth County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 318 25.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 126 6.8%
Other 53 13.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 11.1%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 1,120 16.3%
R Fedorchuk 832 11.9%
M. Yingling 807 8.9%
A Smith 753 17.6%
T. Bresette 730 10.0%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving A Ball have a 17.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 515 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Ball include Traffic Infraction (318 cases), Reckless Driving (126 cases), Other (53 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 126 Reckless Driving cases involving A Ball in Smyth County, 118 reached an outcome and 6.8% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Smyth County.
Of 11 Driving Suspended cases involving A Ball in Smyth County, 9 reached an outcome and 11.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Smyth County.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 515 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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