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D Franklin — Botetourt County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 2,114 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D Franklin? 17.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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D Franklin
Botetourt County
17.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
82.7%
Convicted
2,114
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
2,114 cases · 2025
Based on 2,114 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 22.2% dismissed

If D Franklin filed your case in Botetourt County, here's what the data shows: 17.3% of their 2,114 cases were dismissed, and 82.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (1,524 cases, 17.3% dismissed), followed by Other (565 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 2,114 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Botetourt 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 1,524 17.3%
Other 565 17.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 14 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 22.2%

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Mount 932 21.1%
S Honaker 842 3.9%
K Mcloughlin 478 29.2%
M L Lynch 473 14.0%
B Guthrie 419 27.7%

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 Franklin have a 17.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 2,114 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Franklin include Traffic Infraction (1,524 cases), Other (565 cases), Reckless Driving (14 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Reckless Driving cases involving D Franklin in Botetourt County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Botetourt County.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving D Franklin in Botetourt County, 22.2% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Botetourt 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. 2,114 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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