Charged after an arrest by Brandt? 17.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Brandt
Emporia
17.4%
Dismissed
82.6%
Convicted
182
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
182 cases · 2025

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If Brandt filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 17.4% of their 182 cases were dismissed, and 82.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Emporia 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 (123 cases, 12.0% dismissed), followed by Other (33 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 182 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Emporia 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 123 12.0%
Other 33 25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 16.7%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 50.0%
Disorderly Conduct 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,016 9.7%
Ford 837 22.9%
Smith 443 9.1%
Howlett 387 9.7%
Howell 261 18.8%

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 Brandt have a 17.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 182 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 Brandt include Traffic Infraction (123 cases), Other (33 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), Assault & Battery (5 cases), Disorderly Conduct (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Brandt in Emporia, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 5 Assault & Battery cases involving Brandt in Emporia, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Emporia.
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. 182 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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