Charged after an arrest by Delancey? 10.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Delancey
Emporia
10.3%
Dismissed
89.1%
Convicted
259
Cases
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
259 cases · 2025

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If Delancey filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 10.3% of their 259 cases were dismissed, and 89.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Emporia average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (140 cases, 5.9% dismissed), followed by Other (95 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 259 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Emporia 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 140 5.9%
Other 95 7.8%
Weapons Offense Guide 10 50.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,016 9.7%
Ford 837 22.9%
Smith 443 9.1%
Howlett 387 9.7%
Howell 261 18.8%

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 Delancey have a 10.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 259 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Delancey include Traffic Infraction (140 cases), Other (95 cases), Weapons Offense (10 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Weapons Offense cases involving Delancey in Emporia, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Delancey in Emporia, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
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. 259 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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