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Charged after an arrest by B Smith? 45.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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B Smith
Richmond City
45.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
53.4%
Convicted
306
Cases
247
Resolved here
71th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
306 cases · 2025

If B Smith filed your case in Richmond City, here's what the data shows: of 306 cases filed, 247 reached an outcome — 45.7% were dismissed and 53.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 71% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (121 cases, 41.7% dismissed), followed by Other (102 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 306 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Richmond 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 121 41.7%
Other 102 34.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 82 64.4%

Other Officers in Richmond City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E Marshall 2,052 68.9%
E E Marshall 1,057 67.2%
S Hines 709 46.8%
R Jamison 698 50.8%
D Longoria 671 55.3%

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 Smith have a 45.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 306 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 71% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B Smith include Traffic Infraction (121 cases), Other (102 cases), Reckless Driving (82 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 82 Reckless Driving cases involving B Smith in Richmond City, 73 reached an outcome and 64.4% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Richmond 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. 306 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

45.7% of this officer's cases in Richmond City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.