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

What happened in 492 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Dep; Fcso Lester? 47.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Dep; Fcso Lester
Franklin County
47.6%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
52.4%
Convicted
492
Cases
435
Resolved here
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
492 cases · 2025
Based on 492 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Dep; Fcso Lester's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 41.5% dismissed Reckless Driving 11.4% dismissed DUI / DWI 33.3% dismissed Public Intoxication 60.0% dismissed

If Dep; Fcso Lester filed your case in Franklin County, here's what the data shows: of 492 cases filed, 435 reached an outcome — 47.6% were dismissed and 52.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (365 cases, 50.5% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (42 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 492 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Dep; Fcso Lester resolve, by charge

Public Intoxication 60.0% Driving Suspended 41.5% DUI / DWI 33.3% Reckless Driving 11.4%

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 60.0% of 5 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Franklin County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 365 50.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 42 41.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 36 11.4%
Other 29 69.2%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 33.3%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 60.0%

Other Officers in Franklin County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr; Vsp Logan 897 30.7%
Chief; Bmpd Pruett 709 31.3%
Dep; Fcso Fisher 424 19.9%
Inv; Fcso Wickline 370 28.2%
Dep; Fcso Russell 280 41.9%

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 Lester have a 47.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 492 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 (365 cases), Driving Suspended (42 cases), Reckless Driving (36 cases), Other (29 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 42 Driving Suspended cases involving Dep; Fcso Lester in Franklin County, 41 reached an outcome and 41.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Franklin County.
Of 36 Reckless Driving cases involving Dep; Fcso Lester in Franklin County, 35 reached an outcome and 11.4% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 492 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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