What is the case dismissal rate for cases involving K S Franklin?

Cases involving K S Franklin have a 45.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 123 resolved cases of 156 from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 70% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

What types of charges appear in K S Franklin's case records?

The most common charges in cases involving K S Franklin include Traffic Infraction, Other, DUI / DWI, based on public court records.

What happens with DUI / DWI cases involving K S Franklin in Chesterfield County?

Of 24 DUI / DWI cases involving K S Franklin in Chesterfield County, 18 reached an outcome; 11.1% of those were dismissed. View the full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesterfield County at virginiacourtfile.com.

K S Franklin — Chesterfield County

Name: K S Franklin — Chesterfield County Case Records (2025)
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Charged after an arrest by K S Franklin? 45.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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K S Franklin

Chesterfield County

45.5%

Dismissed

▲ vs 40.5% statewide

50.4%

Convicted

156

Cases

123

Resolved here

70th

Percentile

Top charge: Traffic Infraction

156 cases · 2025

Based on 156 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in K S Franklin's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 11.1% dismissed Failure to Appear 81.8% dismissed Drug Possession 75.0% dismissed Probation Violation 25.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 50.0% dismissed

If K S Franklin filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: of 156 cases filed, 123 reached an outcome — 45.5% were dismissed and 50.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 70% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (38 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Other (29 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 156 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving K S Franklin resolve, by charge

Failure to Appear 81.8% Drug Possession 75.0% Reckless Driving 60.0% Driving Suspended 50.0% Larceny / Theft 50.0% Probation Violation 25.0% DUI / DWI 11.1%

Highest dismissalFailure to Appear — 81.8% of 11 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 7 charges by case volume · Chesterfield County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction	38	33.3%
Other	29	60.9%
DUI / DWI Guide	24	11.1%
Failure to Appear	15	81.8%
Drug Possession Guide	10	75.0%
Probation Violation Guide	9	25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide	6	50.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide	5	50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide	5	60.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop	1,246	11.2%
A L Coe	1,169	17.7%
W C Warriner	1,127	29.9%
S A Phillips	1,112	26.2%
S Scott	1,010	21.6%

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 S Franklin have a 45.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 156 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 70% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

The most common charges in cases involving K S Franklin include Traffic Infraction (38 cases), Other (29 cases), DUI / DWI (24 cases), Failure to Appear (15 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.

Of 24 DUI / DWI cases involving K S Franklin in Chesterfield County, 18 reached an outcome and 11.1% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesterfield County.

Of 15 Failure to Appear cases involving K S Franklin in Chesterfield County, 11 reached an outcome and 81.8% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 156 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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