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K; Det Royster

Petersburg · What happened in 52 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by K; Det Royster? 88.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Petersburg average.

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K; Det Royster
Petersburg
88.2%
Dismissed
11.8%
Convicted
52
Cases
97th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
52 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 52 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in K; Det Royster's cases for your specific charge.

Weapons Offense 80.0% dismissed Murder / Manslaughter 100.0% dismissed

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If K; Det Royster filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: 88.2% of their 52 cases were dismissed, and 11.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Petersburg average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 97% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (26 cases, 80.0% dismissed), followed by Murder / Manslaughter (7 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 52 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Petersburg 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
Weapons Offense Guide 26 80.0%
Murder / Manslaughter 7 100.0%

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 1,341 30.5%
M J; Ofc Babukovic 910 11.8%
Black; Cpt 838 15.8%
M; Ofc Howell 611 19.2%
Parker; Det 500 8.0%

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 K; Det Royster have a 88.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 52 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 97% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving K; Det Royster include Weapons Offense (26 cases), Murder / Manslaughter (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 Weapons Offense cases involving K; Det Royster in Petersburg, 80.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Petersburg.
Based on 7 Murder / Manslaughter cases involving K; Det Royster in Petersburg, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Murder / Manslaughter outcomes for Petersburg.
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. 52 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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