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Charged after an arrest by Dep; Fcso Ashley? 11.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Dep; Fcso Ashley
Franklin County
11.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
88.5%
Convicted
40
Cases
9th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
40 cases · 2025

If Dep; Fcso Ashley filed your case in Franklin County, here's what the data shows: 11.5% of their 40 cases were dismissed, and 88.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 9% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (33 cases, 13.6% dismissed). 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 40 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Franklin 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 33 13.6%

Other Officers in Franklin County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr; Vsp Logan 897 30.7%
Chief; Bmpd Pruett 709 31.3%
Dep; Fcso Lester 492 47.6%
Dep; Fcso Fisher 424 19.9%
Inv; Fcso Wickline 370 28.2%

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 Dep; Fcso Ashley have a 11.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 40 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 9% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dep; Fcso Ashley include Traffic Infraction (33 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 40 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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