Charged after an arrest by Ford? 22.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Ford
Emporia
22.9%
Dismissed
76.8%
Convicted
837
Cases
25th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
837 cases · 2025

If Ford filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 22.9% of their 837 cases were dismissed, and 76.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Emporia average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 25% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (613 cases, 18.1% dismissed), followed by Other (126 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 837 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Emporia 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 613 18.1%
Other 126 38.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 44 29.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 16 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,016 9.7%
Smith 443 9.1%
Howlett 387 9.7%
Howell 261 18.8%
Delancey 259 10.3%

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 Ford have a 22.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 837 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 25% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ford include Traffic Infraction (613 cases), Other (126 cases), Driving Suspended (44 cases), Reckless Driving (16 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 44 Driving Suspended cases involving Ford in Emporia, 29.4% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 16 Reckless Driving cases involving Ford in Emporia, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Emporia.
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. 837 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

22.9% of this officer's cases in Emporia are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.