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Charged after an arrest by Cpl T Dodson? 29.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Cpl T Dodson
Franklin City
29.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
70.6%
Convicted
42
Cases
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
42 cases · 2025

If Cpl T Dodson filed your case in Franklin City, here's what the data shows: 29.4% of their 42 cases were dismissed, and 70.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 38% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (20 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (10 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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Franklin 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
Other 20 0.0%
Traffic Infraction 10 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Franklin City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K Miller 94 44.7%
Ofc K Miller 87 46.7%
Ofc R Knight 76 42.9%
K Coughlin 60 65.9%
T Dodson 60 50.0%

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 Cpl T Dodson have a 29.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 38% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Cpl T Dodson include Other (20 cases), Traffic Infraction (10 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Weapons Offense cases involving Cpl T Dodson in Franklin City, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Franklin 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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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