Charged after an arrest by D L; Vsp Vaughn? 7.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 84% of D L; Vsp Vaughn's 391 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

D L; Vsp Vaughn
Pulaski County
7.4%
Dismissed
92.2%
Convicted
391
Cases
5th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
391 cases · 2025

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If D L; Vsp Vaughn filed your case in Pulaski County, here's what the data shows: 7.4% of their 391 cases were dismissed, and 92.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Pulaski County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 5% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (327 cases, 6.5% dismissed), followed by Other (44 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 391 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Pulaski 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 327 6.5%
Other 44 11.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 22.2%

Other Officers in Pulaski County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M R; Vsp Overholt 904 13.3%
M A; Vsp Dunford 620 6.9%
C C; Vsp Mcglothlin 559 8.5%
B L; Vsp Boyette 492 13.4%
S T; Vsp Golden 456 4.6%

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 L; Vsp Vaughn have a 7.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 391 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 5% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D L; Vsp Vaughn include Traffic Infraction (327 cases), Other (44 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving D L; Vsp Vaughn in Pulaski County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Pulaski County.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving D L; Vsp Vaughn in Pulaski County, 22.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Pulaski 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. 391 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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