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Charged after an arrest by Lt W Swindall? 20.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Lt W Swindall
Wise County
20.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
80.0%
Convicted
21
Cases
20th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
21 cases · 2025

If Lt W Swindall filed your case in Wise County, here's what the data shows: 20.0% of their 21 cases were dismissed, and 80.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 20% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (19 cases, 22.2% dismissed). 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 21 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Wise County 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 19 22.2%

Other Officers in Wise County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr A Vsp Benfield 207 39.2%
Wise/Norton General District 171 78.7%
R Bsgpd Carter 133 30.8%
Tpr Bk Vsp Turner 128 34.9%
Tpr B K Turner 118 26.8%

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 Lt W Swindall have a 20.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 21 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 20% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Lt W Swindall include Traffic Infraction (19 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. 21 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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