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D C Gardner — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 274 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D C Gardner? 26.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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D C Gardner
Roanoke City
26.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
72.7%
Convicted
274
Cases
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
274 cases · 2025
Based on 274 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D C Gardner's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 19.2% dismissed Public Intoxication 13.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 30.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 11.1% dismissed Trespassing 100.0% dismissed

If D C Gardner filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 26.0% of their 274 cases were dismissed, and 72.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 31% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (119 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Other (81 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 274 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving D C Gardner resolve, by charge

Trespassing 100.0% Driving Suspended 30.0% Reckless Driving 19.2% Public Intoxication 13.3% DUI / DWI 11.1%

Highest dismissalTrespassing — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Roanoke City · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 119 25.0%
Other 81 29.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 26 19.2%
Public Intoxication Guide 15 13.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 30.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 11.1%
Trespassing Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,559 20.3%
L R Spencer 667 11.8%
C Shively 549 18.6%
R Franklin 532 25.8%
R S Mason 459 12.1%

Common Questions

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 C Gardner have a 26.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 274 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D C Gardner include Traffic Infraction (119 cases), Other (81 cases), Reckless Driving (26 cases), Public Intoxication (15 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 Reckless Driving cases involving D C Gardner in Roanoke City, 19.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 15 Public Intoxication cases involving D C Gardner in Roanoke City, 13.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication 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. 274 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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