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Charged after an arrest by E B Smith? 31.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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E B Smith
Rappahannock County
31.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
67.8%
Convicted
686
Cases
44th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
686 cases · 2025

If E B Smith filed your case in Rappahannock County, here's what the data shows: 31.9% of their 686 cases were dismissed, and 67.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 44% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (503 cases, 26.9% dismissed), followed by Other (179 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 686 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rappahannock 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 503 26.9%
Other 179 41.4%

Other Officers in Rappahannock County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S J Riddle 993 40.6%
D C Brydge 255 20.2%
John Alishauskas 220 15.1%
Matthew Bennett 184 23.3%
Brian Fletcher 174 22.4%

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 E B Smith have a 31.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 686 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 44% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving E B Smith include Traffic Infraction (503 cases), Other (179 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 686 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

31.9% of this officer's cases in Rappahannock County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.