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

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Howlett
Emporia
9.7%
Dismissed
90.3%
Convicted
387
Cases
7th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
387 cases · 2025

If Howlett filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 9.7% of their 387 cases were dismissed, and 90.3% 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 (296 cases, 7.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (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 387 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 296 7.1%
Traffic Infraction 59 5.6%
Weapons Offense Guide 18 100.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,016 9.7%
Ford 837 22.9%
Smith 443 9.1%
Howell 261 18.8%
Delancey 259 10.3%

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 Howlett have a 9.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 387 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 Howlett include Other (296 cases), Traffic Infraction (59 cases), Weapons Offense (18 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 18 Weapons Offense cases involving Howlett in Emporia, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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. 387 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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