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M A Ruiz — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 163 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M A Ruiz? 35.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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M A Ruiz
Roanoke City
35.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
63.0%
Convicted
163
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
163 cases · 2025
Based on 163 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M A Ruiz's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 45.5% dismissed Trespassing 26.3% dismissed Larceny / Theft 85.7% dismissed Obstruction 23.1% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed

If M A Ruiz filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 35.6% of their 163 cases were dismissed, and 63.0% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (56 cases, 35.4% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (22 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 163 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M A Ruiz resolve, by charge

Larceny / Theft 85.7% Public Intoxication 45.5% Trespassing 26.3% Obstruction 23.1% Drug Possession 0.0%

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 85.7% of 15 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Roanoke City · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 56 35.4%
Public Intoxication Guide 22 45.5%
Trespassing Guide 19 26.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 15 85.7%
Obstruction Guide 13 23.1%
Traffic Infraction 13 22.2%
Drug Possession Guide 7 0.0%

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%

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 M A Ruiz have a 35.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 163 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Ruiz include Other (56 cases), Public Intoxication (22 cases), Trespassing (19 cases), Larceny / Theft (15 cases), Obstruction (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 Public Intoxication cases involving M A Ruiz in Roanoke City, 45.5% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 19 Trespassing cases involving M A Ruiz in Roanoke City, 26.3% were dismissed. View full Trespassing outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 163 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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