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Charged after an arrest by L E Shenk? 16.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 91% of L E Shenk's 132 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

L E Shenk
Roanoke City
16.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
83.3%
Convicted
132
Cases
15th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
132 cases · 2025

If L E Shenk filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 16.7% of their 132 cases were dismissed, and 83.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 15% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (120 cases, 15.2% dismissed), followed by Other (6 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 132 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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 120 15.2%
Other 6 40.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,559 20.3%
L R Spencer 667 11.8%
C Shively 549 18.6%
R Franklin 532 25.8%
R S Mason 459 12.1%

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 L E Shenk have a 16.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 132 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 15% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving L E Shenk include Traffic Infraction (120 cases), Other (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 132 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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