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

What happened in 75 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Dep; Fcso Messer? 43.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Franklin County average.

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Dep; Fcso Messer
Franklin County
43.1%
Dismissed
56.9%
Convicted
75
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
75 cases · 2025
Based on 75 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Driving Suspended 28.6% dismissed Public Intoxication 80.0% dismissed

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If Dep; Fcso Messer filed your case in Franklin County, here's what the data shows: 43.1% of their 75 cases were dismissed, and 56.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the Franklin County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (43 cases, 44.4% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (14 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 75 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 43 44.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 28.6%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 80.0%

Other Officers in Franklin County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr; Vsp Logan 714 30.6%
Chief; Bmpd Pruett 617 32.9%
Dep; Fcso Lester 443 48.1%
Dep; Fcso Fisher 389 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 Messer have a 43.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 75 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dep; Fcso Messer include Traffic Infraction (43 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Driving Suspended cases involving Dep; Fcso Messer in Franklin County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Franklin County.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving Dep; Fcso Messer in Franklin County, 80.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication 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. 75 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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