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D Hayden — Smyth County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 348 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D Hayden? 13.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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D Hayden
Smyth County
13.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
85.4%
Convicted
348
Cases
267
Resolved here
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
348 cases · 2025
Based on 348 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 6.5% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

If D Hayden filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: of 348 cases filed, 267 reached an outcome — 13.9% were dismissed and 85.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (189 cases, 17.1% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (96 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 348 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Smyth 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 189 17.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 96 6.5%
Other 51 25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 0.0%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 1,120 16.3%
R Fedorchuk 832 11.9%
M. Yingling 807 8.9%
A Smith 753 17.6%
T. Bresette 730 10.0%

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 Hayden have a 13.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 348 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Hayden include Traffic Infraction (189 cases), Reckless Driving (96 cases), Other (51 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 96 Reckless Driving cases involving D Hayden in Smyth County, 93 reached an outcome and 6.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Smyth County.
Of 10 Driving Suspended cases involving D Hayden in Smyth County, 7 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Smyth 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. 348 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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