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E L Soto

Alleghany County · What happened in 254 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by E L Soto? 40.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Alleghany County average.

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E L Soto
Alleghany County
40.2%
Dismissed
59.8%
Convicted
254
Cases
58th
Percentile
Top charge: Fraud / Forgery
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
254 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 254 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in E L Soto's cases for your specific charge.

Fraud / Forgery 0.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed Drug Possession 66.7% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Trespassing 10.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 20.0% dismissed

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If E L Soto filed your case in Alleghany County, here's what the data shows: 40.2% of their 254 cases were dismissed, and 59.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Alleghany County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 58% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Fraud / Forgery (47 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (29 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 254 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Alleghany County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Fraud / Forgery Guide 47 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 29 100.0%
Drug Possession Guide 15 66.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 10 100.0%
Trespassing Guide 10 10.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Alleghany County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J L Vinson 1,794 46.8%
B Hobbs 1,193 27.5%
E R Mann 1,000 35.8%
J R Wright 846 39.6%
M C Forbes 725 29.7%

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 E L Soto have a 40.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 254 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 58% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving E L Soto include Fraud / Forgery (47 cases), Larceny / Theft (29 cases), Drug Possession (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 47 Fraud / Forgery cases involving E L Soto in Alleghany County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Alleghany County.
Based on 29 Larceny / Theft cases involving E L Soto in Alleghany County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Alleghany 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, 2023–2024. 254 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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