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Charged after an arrest by A C Velarde? 28.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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A C Velarde
Roanoke City
28.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
70.2%
Convicted
108
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
108 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If A C Velarde filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 28.6% of their 108 cases were dismissed, and 70.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (54 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Other (22 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 108 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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 54 25.0%
Other 22 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 16 25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 12.5%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,559 20.3%
L R Spencer 667 11.8%
C Shively 549 18.6%
R Franklin 532 25.8%
R S Mason 459 12.1%

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 C Velarde have a 28.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 108 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A C Velarde include Traffic Infraction (54 cases), Other (22 cases), Reckless Driving (16 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Reckless Driving cases involving A C Velarde in Roanoke City, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving A C Velarde in Roanoke City, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 108 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

28.6% of this officer's cases in Roanoke City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.