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Charged after an arrest by Cody Vaughn? 27.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of Cody Vaughn's 87 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Cody Vaughn
Giles County
27.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.4%
Convicted
87
Cases
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
87 cases · 2025

If Cody Vaughn filed your case in Giles County, here's what the data shows: 27.3% of their 87 cases were dismissed, and 71.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 34% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (75 cases, 29.9% dismissed), followed by Other (6 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 87 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Giles County 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 75 29.9%
Other 6 25.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Giles County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Chris Reynolds 451 28.5%
J M Boone 248 41.1%
Rk Young 229 43.5%
M Cohen 228 22.3%
Danny Ratcliffe 209 32.5%

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 Cody Vaughn have a 27.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 87 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Cody Vaughn include Traffic Infraction (75 cases), Other (6 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Cody Vaughn in Giles County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Giles County.
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. 87 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

27.3% of this officer's cases in Giles County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.