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Charged after an arrest by Deskins? 24.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 87% of Deskins's 348 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.

Deskins
Washington County
24.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
74.1%
Convicted
348
Cases
28th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
348 cases · 2025

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If Deskins filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 24.3% of their 348 cases were dismissed, and 74.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 28% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (303 cases, 25.1% dismissed), followed by Other (26 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 348 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Washington 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 303 25.1%
Other 26 22.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 20.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 5,003 17.9%
J Burton 845 20.7%
Combs 834 15.9%
T Chapman 621 23.0%
B Stainker 484 26.5%

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 Deskins have a 24.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 348 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 28% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Deskins include Traffic Infraction (303 cases), Other (26 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Reckless Driving cases involving Deskins in Washington County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Washington County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Deskins in Washington County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Washington 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. 348 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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