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Dep; Fcso Cowan — Franklin County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 63 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Dep; Fcso Cowan? 71.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 89% of Dep; Fcso Cowan's 63 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.

Dep; Fcso Cowan
Franklin County
71.7%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
28.3%
Convicted
63
Cases
92th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
63 cases · 2025
Based on 63 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Dep; Fcso Cowan filed your case in Franklin County, here's what the data shows: 71.7% of their 63 cases were dismissed, and 28.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 92% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (56 cases, 72.0% 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 63 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 56 72.0%

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%

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 Dep; Fcso Cowan have a 71.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 63 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 92% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dep; Fcso Cowan include Traffic Infraction (56 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. 63 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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