G M Baskcomb

If you were arrested by Officer Baskcomb in Roanoke County, you're facing a courthouse where convictions happen in about 68 out of 100 cases—slightly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 65.3 percent. This officer's dismissal rate of 31.8 percent sits just below the state average, placing him in the lower-middle range among Virginia officers. That means cases brought by this officer are somewhat less likely to be dismissed than typical, though it's not a dramatic difference. Nearly 32 percent of his arrests still don't result in conviction, so dismissal remains a real possibility depending on your circumstances.

Your specific charge matters significantly. Officer Baskcomb's largest category is "Other" charges, which dismiss in about one-third of cases. If you're charged with driving with a suspended license, dismissal rates drop to 24 percent—notably lower. Drug possession charges brought by this officer have never been dismissed in the seven cases on record, though that's a small sample. The single exception is weapons offenses, which were dismissed in all five cases. Where your charge falls in this breakdown will influence your realistic outlook more than the overall numbers.