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D C Gardner

Roanoke City · What happened in 709 cases involving this officer

D C Gardner
Roanoke City
22.4%
Dismissed
77.6%
Convicted
709
Cases
22th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
709 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by D C Gardner? 22.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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What were you charged with?

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Reckless Driving 16.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 30.4% dismissed DUI / DWI 21.4% dismissed Public Intoxication 36.4% dismissed Weapons Offense 55.6% dismissed Obstruction 33.3% dismissed

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If D C Gardner filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 22.4% of their 709 cases were dismissed, and 77.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Roanoke City average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 22% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (80 cases, 16.0% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (23 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 709 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 80 16.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 23 30.4%
DUI / DWI Guide 17 21.4%
Public Intoxication Guide 13 36.4%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 55.6%
Obstruction Guide 7 33.3%
Trespassing Guide 6 40.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 2,373 18.6%
Court 1,521 55.2%
R B Shanks 1,211 22.6%
Tpr C Shively 1,111 20.2%
R E Sanders 764 20.3%

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 22.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 709 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 22% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D C Gardner include Reckless Driving (80 cases), Driving Suspended (23 cases), DUI / DWI (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 80 Reckless Driving cases involving D C Gardner in Roanoke City, 16.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 23 Driving Suspended cases involving D C Gardner in Roanoke City, 30.4% 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, 2023–2024. 709 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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