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Charged after an arrest by C Shively? 18.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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C Shively
Roanoke City
18.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
81.4%
Convicted
549
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
549 cases · 2025

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If C Shively filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 18.6% of their 549 cases were dismissed, and 81.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (432 cases, 13.0% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (58 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 549 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 432 13.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 58 35.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 31 25.8%
Other 24 42.9%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,559 20.3%
L R Spencer 667 11.8%
R Franklin 532 25.8%
R S Mason 459 12.1%
R E Sanders 457 24.7%

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 C Shively have a 18.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 549 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 18% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Shively include Traffic Infraction (432 cases), Reckless Driving (58 cases), Driving Suspended (31 cases), Other (24 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 58 Reckless Driving cases involving C Shively in Roanoke City, 35.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 31 Driving Suspended cases involving C Shively in Roanoke City, 25.8% 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. 549 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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