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Charged after an arrest by A L Harris? 35.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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A L Harris
Staunton
35.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
63.4%
Convicted
281
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
281 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If A L Harris filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 35.7% of their 281 cases were dismissed, and 63.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (196 cases, 41.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (47 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 281 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Staunton 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
Other 196 41.4%
Traffic Infraction 47 32.4%
Public Intoxication Guide 19 11.8%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 437 40.5%
Staunton General District 292 52.4%
S P Wilder 257 45.5%
T W Pullin 241 36.7%
J M King 203 40.2%

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 L Harris have a 35.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 281 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A L Harris include Other (196 cases), Traffic Infraction (47 cases), Public Intoxication (19 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Public Intoxication cases involving A L Harris in Staunton, 11.8% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Staunton.
Based on 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving A L Harris in Staunton, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Staunton.
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. 281 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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