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Emporia · What happened in 5,950 cases involving this officer

Garnes
Emporia
7.4%
Dismissed
92.4%
Convicted
5,950
Cases
4th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
5,950 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Garnes? 7.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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What were you charged with?

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

Driving Suspended 23.9% dismissed Reckless Driving 33.3% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 0.0% dismissed

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If Garnes filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 7.4% of their 5,950 cases were dismissed, and 92.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Emporia average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 4% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (49 cases, 23.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (15 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 5,950 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Driving Suspended Guide 49 23.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 15 33.3%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Williams 2,030 6.7%
Richards 1,148 18.4%
Gatti 595 12.4%
Howlett 513 12.7%
Balek 426 19.9%

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 7.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 5,950 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 4% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Garnes include Driving Suspended (49 cases), Reckless Driving (15 cases), Fraud / Forgery (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 49 Driving Suspended cases involving Garnes in Emporia, 23.9% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 15 Reckless Driving cases involving Garnes in Emporia, 33.3% 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, 2023–2024. 5,950 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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