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Garnes — Emporia Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 3,016 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Garnes? 9.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Garnes
Emporia
9.7%
Dismissed
90.2%
Convicted
3,016
Cases
7th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
3,016 cases · 2025
Based on 3,016 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

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

Driving Suspended 23.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 20.0% dismissed

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If Garnes filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 9.7% of their 3,016 cases were dismissed, and 90.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Emporia average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 7% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (2,106 cases, 8.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (873 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 3,016 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
Other 2,106 8.7%
Traffic Infraction 873 11.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 31 23.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ford 837 22.9%
Smith 443 9.1%
Howlett 387 9.7%
Howell 261 18.8%
Delancey 259 10.3%

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 9.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 3,016 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 (2,106 cases), Traffic Infraction (873 cases), Driving Suspended (31 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 31 Driving Suspended cases involving Garnes in Emporia, 23.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Garnes in Emporia, 20.0% 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. 3,016 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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