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Goard — Wythe County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 415 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Goard? 17.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Goard
Wythe County
17.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
82.1%
Convicted
415
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
415 cases · 2025
Based on 415 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 25.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 7.7% dismissed

If Goard filed your case in Wythe County, here's what the data shows: 17.1% of their 415 cases were dismissed, and 82.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (325 cases, 17.2% dismissed), followed by Other (59 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 415 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Wythe County 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 325 17.2%
Other 59 13.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 16 25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 13 7.7%

Other Officers in Wythe County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Hudson 737 11.4%
Hensley 612 28.2%
J Thompson 548 30.4%
Reeves 527 21.4%
Fields 511 19.3%

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 Goard have a 17.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 415 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Goard include Traffic Infraction (325 cases), Other (59 cases), Reckless Driving (16 cases), Driving Suspended (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Reckless Driving cases involving Goard in Wythe County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Wythe County.
Based on 13 Driving Suspended cases involving Goard in Wythe County, 7.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Wythe County.
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. 415 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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