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Danny Ratcliffe — Giles County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 209 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Danny Ratcliffe? 32.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of Danny Ratcliffe's 209 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.

Danny Ratcliffe
Giles County
32.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
61.8%
Convicted
209
Cases
45th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
209 cases · 2025
Based on 209 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Danny Ratcliffe filed your case in Giles County, here's what the data shows: 32.5% of their 209 cases were dismissed, and 61.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 45% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (180 cases, 32.8% dismissed), followed by Other (17 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 209 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Giles 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 180 32.8%
Other 17 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 28.6%

Other Officers in Giles County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Chris Reynolds 451 28.5%
J M Boone 248 41.1%
Rk Young 229 43.5%
M Cohen 228 22.3%
Paul Vinson 204 36.2%

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 Danny Ratcliffe have a 32.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 209 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 45% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Danny Ratcliffe include Traffic Infraction (180 cases), Other (17 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving Danny Ratcliffe in Giles County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Giles 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. 209 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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