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B J Smith — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 144 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by B J Smith? 15.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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B J Smith
Roanoke City
15.2%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
83.8%
Convicted
144
Cases
105
Resolved here
13th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
144 cases · 2025
Based on 144 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If B J Smith filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: of 144 cases filed, 105 reached an outcome — 15.2% were dismissed and 83.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 13% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (114 cases, 9.9% dismissed), followed by Other (14 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 144 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 114 9.9%
Other 14 22.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 40.0%

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%

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 B J Smith have a 15.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 144 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 13% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B J Smith include Traffic Infraction (114 cases), Other (14 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 5 Reckless Driving cases involving B J Smith in Roanoke City, 5 reached an outcome and 40.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 144 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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