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D S Charles — Craig County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 104 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D S Charles? 42.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 88% of D S Charles's 104 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 S Charles
Craig County
42.1%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
57.9%
Convicted
104
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
104 cases · 2025
Based on 104 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D S Charles filed your case in Craig County, here's what the data shows: 42.1% of their 104 cases were dismissed, and 57.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (91 cases, 40.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (9 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 104 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 91 40.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 50.0%

Other Officers in Craig County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B D Reynolds 128 48.2%
R W Wrzosek 109 39.1%
J M Bryant 97 36.1%
G E May 70 38.8%
J R Ward 45 72.4%

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 42.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 104 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D S Charles include Traffic Infraction (91 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving D S Charles in Craig County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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, 2025. 104 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

42.1% of this officer's cases in Craig County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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