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D; Vsp Hess — Tazewell County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 217 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D; Vsp Hess? 26.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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D; Vsp Hess
Tazewell County
26.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
70.8%
Convicted
217
Cases
171
Resolved here
33th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
217 cases · 2025
Based on 217 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D; Vsp Hess's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 41.7% dismissed Driving Suspended 28.6% dismissed

If D; Vsp Hess filed your case in Tazewell County, here's what the data shows: of 217 cases filed, 171 reached an outcome — 26.9% were dismissed and 70.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 33% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (167 cases, 23.4% dismissed), followed by Other (29 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 217 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Tazewell 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 167 23.4%
Other 29 39.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 41.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 28.6%

Other Officers in Tazewell County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
T; Vsp Keene 602 21.9%
T; Vsp Parker 514 25.5%
J; Vsp Byrd 501 29.2%
G; Vsp Reynolds 489 24.6%
J; Vsp Hackney 333 34.5%

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; Vsp Hess have a 26.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 217 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 33% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D; Vsp Hess include Traffic Infraction (167 cases), Other (29 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 12 Reckless Driving cases involving D; Vsp Hess in Tazewell County, 12 reached an outcome and 41.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Tazewell County.
Of 8 Driving Suspended cases involving D; Vsp Hess in Tazewell County, 7 reached an outcome and 28.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Tazewell 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. 217 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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