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Charged after an arrest by D W Rose? 23.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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D W Rose
Galax
23.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
76.7%
Convicted
163
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
163 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D W Rose's cases for your specific charge.

If D W Rose filed your case in Galax, here's what the data shows: 23.3% of their 163 cases were dismissed, and 76.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 26% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (108 cases, 19.5% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (14 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 163 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Galax 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving D W Rose resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 75.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Galax · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 108 19.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 14 9.1%
Other 9 88.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 16.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 16.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Galax

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D D Alley 293 26.4%
A S Bedsaul 246 6.2%
S T Sizemore 242 24.9%
N Senica 125 22.0%
T A Melton 124 40.5%

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 W Rose have a 23.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 163 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D W Rose include Traffic Infraction (108 cases), Larceny / Theft (14 cases), Other (9 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases), Public Intoxication (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Larceny / Theft cases involving D W Rose in Galax, 9.1% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Galax.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving D W Rose in Galax, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Galax.
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. 163 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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