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Charged after an arrest by E S Austin? 33.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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E S Austin
Roanoke County
33.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
66.5%
Convicted
484
Cases
48th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
484 cases · 2025

If E S Austin filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 33.5% of their 484 cases were dismissed, and 66.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 48% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (290 cases, 36.2% dismissed), followed by Other (174 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 484 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke 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 290 36.2%
Other 174 28.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 12 40.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 659 29.4%
M Muhammad 543 34.4%
M Hicks 530 25.3%
K W Cahoon 422 31.2%
M G Fulcher 381 54.5%

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 E S Austin have a 33.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 484 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 48% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving E S Austin include Traffic Infraction (290 cases), Other (174 cases), Driving Suspended (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Driving Suspended cases involving E S Austin in Roanoke County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke 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. 484 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

33.5% of this officer's cases in Roanoke County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.