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Howell — Emporia Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 281 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Howell? 17.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Howell
Emporia
17.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
82.4%
Convicted
281
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
281 cases · 2025
Based on 281 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Driving Suspended 12.5% dismissed Reckless Driving 0.0% dismissed

If Howell filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 17.6% of their 281 cases were dismissed, and 82.4% 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 (144 cases, 17.5% dismissed), followed by Other (96 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 281 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
Traffic Infraction 144 17.5%
Other 96 21.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 17 12.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 0.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,176 9.6%
Ford 934 22.3%
Smith 453 10.1%
Howlett 391 10.6%
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 Howell have a 17.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 281 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 Howell include Traffic Infraction (144 cases), Other (96 cases), Driving Suspended (17 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Driving Suspended cases involving Howell in Emporia, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving Howell in Emporia, 0.0% 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. 281 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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