Charged after an arrest by Dep; Fcso Lester? 48.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Franklin County average.

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Dep; Fcso Lester
Franklin County
48.1%
Dismissed
51.9%
Convicted
443
Cases
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
443 cases · 2025

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If Dep; Fcso Lester filed your case in Franklin County, here's what the data shows: 48.1% of their 443 cases were dismissed, and 51.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Franklin County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (321 cases, 51.1% dismissed), followed by Other (63 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 443 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 321 51.1%
Other 63 41.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 36 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 33.3%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 60.0%

Other Officers in Franklin County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr; Vsp Logan 714 30.6%
Chief; Bmpd Pruett 617 32.9%
Dep; Fcso Fisher 389 19.9%
Inv; Fcso Wickline 370 28.2%
Dep; Fcso Russell 252 41.2%

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 Lester have a 48.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 443 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dep; Fcso Lester include Traffic Infraction (321 cases), Other (63 cases), Driving Suspended (36 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 36 Driving Suspended cases involving Dep; Fcso Lester in Franklin County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Franklin County.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving Dep; Fcso Lester in Franklin County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Franklin 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. 443 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

48.1% of this officer's cases in Franklin County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.