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J; Lpd Riggs

Russell County · What happened in 66 cases involving this officer

J; Lpd Riggs
Russell County
28.2%
Dismissed
69.2%
Convicted
66
Cases
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
66 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by J; Lpd Riggs? 28.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in J; Lpd Riggs's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 40.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by Officer Riggs in Russell County, and your case outcome depends partly on what he arrested you for. Across his 66 cases, 28.2% get dismissed while 69.2% result in conviction. That dismissal rate runs below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%, meaning cases from this officer are less likely to be dropped than typical. He ranks in the bottom third statewide for dismissal rates, suggesting his arrests tend to hold up in court more often than most officers'.

Officer Riggs files a wide range of charges, with "Other" offenses making up most of his arrests (34 cases, 28.6% dismissal rate). Larceny and theft charges show a higher dismissal rate at 40%, giving you better odds if that's your charge. Driving Suspended cases almost never get dismissed from his arrests—zero out of five did. Where your charge falls in this breakdown matters for your situation.

Based on 66 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Russell County 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 40.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Russell County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Commonwealth 2,358 97.5%
M G; Vsp O'Quinn 783 17.4%
E B; Vsp Mcintyre 424 18.8%
Comm Of Va 360 91.7%
H S; Vsp Young 358 27.3%

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 J; Lpd Riggs have a 28.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 66 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J; Lpd Riggs include Larceny / Theft (11 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving J; Lpd Riggs in Russell County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Russell County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving J; Lpd Riggs in Russell County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Russell 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, 2023–2024. 66 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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