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D S Charles

Craig County · What happened in 242 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D S Charles? 50.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Craig County average.

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D S Charles
Craig County
50.3%
Dismissed
49.7%
Convicted
242
Cases
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
242 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 242 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 53.8% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 100.0% dismissed

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If D S Charles filed your case in Craig County, here's what the data shows: 50.3% of their 242 cases were dismissed, and 49.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Craig County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (14 cases, 53.8% dismissed), followed by Fraud / Forgery (6 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 242 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Craig County 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 14 53.8%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Craig County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B D Reynolds 318 52.8%
J M Bryant 253 46.6%
G E May 185 52.4%
R W Wrzosek 183 37.5%
C S Swingle 93 50.8%

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 S Charles have a 50.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 242 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D S Charles include Reckless Driving (14 cases), Fraud / Forgery (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Reckless Driving cases involving D S Charles in Craig County, 53.8% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Craig County.
Based on 6 Fraud / Forgery cases involving D S Charles in Craig County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Craig 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, 2023–2024. 242 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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