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D Pennington — Smyth County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 45 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D Pennington? 16.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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D Pennington
Smyth County
16.2%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
83.8%
Convicted
45
Cases
15th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
45 cases · 2025
Based on 45 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D Pennington filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: 16.2% of their 45 cases were dismissed, and 83.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 15% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (20 cases, 15.8% dismissed), followed by Other (10 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 45 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 20 15.8%
Other 10 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 16.7%

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 Pennington have a 16.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 45 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 15% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Pennington include Traffic Infraction (20 cases), Other (10 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving D Pennington in Smyth County, 16.7% 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. 45 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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