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Charged after an arrest by Dep J; Fcso Grantham? 44.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Dep J; Fcso Grantham
Franklin County
44.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
52.0%
Convicted
198
Cases
69th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
198 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Dep J; Fcso Grantham filed your case in Franklin County, here's what the data shows: 44.5% of their 198 cases were dismissed, and 52.0% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 69% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (139 cases, 45.7% dismissed), followed by Other (25 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 198 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Dep J; Fcso Grantham resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 7 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Franklin County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 139 45.7%
Other 25 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 14 8.3%
Drug Possession Guide 7 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%

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%

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 J; Fcso Grantham have a 44.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 198 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 69% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dep J; Fcso Grantham include Traffic Infraction (139 cases), Other (25 cases), DUI / DWI (14 cases), Drug Possession (7 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 DUI / DWI cases involving Dep J; Fcso Grantham in Franklin County, 8.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Franklin County.
Based on 7 Drug Possession cases involving Dep J; Fcso Grantham in Franklin County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 198 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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