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Charged after an arrest by D B Mays? 27.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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D B Mays
Rockbridge County
27.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
70.2%
Convicted
362
Cases
238
Resolved here
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
362 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D B Mays's cases for your specific charge.

If D B Mays filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: of 362 cases filed, 238 reached an outcome — 27.3% were dismissed and 70.2% 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 (266 cases, 29.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (61 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 362 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rockbridge County 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving D B Mays resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 25.0% of 8 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Rockbridge County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 266 29.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 61 21.1%
Other 19 30.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 25.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 759 19.5%
C W Hand 520 19.5%
S T Holland 367 18.5%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%
P A Cantrell 298 20.0%

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 D B Mays have a 27.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 362 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 D B Mays include Traffic Infraction (266 cases), Reckless Driving (61 cases), Other (19 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 61 Reckless Driving cases involving D B Mays in Rockbridge County, 57 reached an outcome and 21.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Rockbridge County.
Of 8 Driving Suspended cases involving D B Mays in Rockbridge County, 8 reached an outcome and 25.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Rockbridge 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. 362 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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