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Garnes — Emporia Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 3,176 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Garnes? 9.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Garnes
Emporia
9.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
90.3%
Convicted
3,176
Cases
1,614
Resolved here
7th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
3,176 cases · 2025
Based on 3,176 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Garnes's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 3.1% dismissed Driving Suspended 23.3% dismissed

If Garnes filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: of 3,176 cases filed, 1,614 reached an outcome — 9.6% were dismissed and 90.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 7% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (2,114 cases, 9.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (896 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 3,176 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 2,114 9.5%
Traffic Infraction 896 10.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 135 3.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 31 23.3%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ford 934 22.3%
Smith 453 10.1%
Howlett 391 10.6%
Howell 281 17.6%
Delancey 269 10.2%

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 Garnes have a 9.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 3,176 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 7% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Garnes include Other (2,114 cases), Traffic Infraction (896 cases), Reckless Driving (135 cases), Driving Suspended (31 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 135 Reckless Driving cases involving Garnes in Emporia, 129 reached an outcome and 3.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Emporia.
Of 31 Driving Suspended cases involving Garnes in Emporia, 30 reached an outcome and 23.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 3,176 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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