Charged after an arrest by A Ball? 16.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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A Ball
Smyth County
16.8%
Dismissed
82.9%
Convicted
502
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
502 cases · 2025

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If A Ball filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: 16.8% of their 502 cases were dismissed, and 82.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Smyth County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (322 cases, 23.6% dismissed), followed by Other (97 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 502 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 322 23.6%
Other 97 4.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 67 10.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 0.0%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 938 16.1%
R Fedorchuk 759 12.7%
M. Yingling 639 8.4%
A Smith 602 16.5%
C Combs 574 14.1%

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 16.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 502 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Ball include Traffic Infraction (322 cases), Other (97 cases), Reckless Driving (67 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 67 Reckless Driving cases involving A Ball in Smyth County, 10.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Smyth County.
Based on 9 Driving Suspended cases involving A Ball in Smyth County, 0.0% 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. 502 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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