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Charged after an arrest by M Hicks? 25.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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M Hicks
Roanoke County
25.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
73.6%
Convicted
530
Cases
288
Resolved here
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
530 cases · 2025

If M Hicks filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: of 530 cases filed, 288 reached an outcome — 25.3% were dismissed and 73.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 30% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (319 cases, 24.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (182 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 530 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 319 24.5%
Traffic Infraction 182 22.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 17 37.5%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 659 29.4%
M Muhammad 543 34.4%
E S Austin 484 33.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.2%
M G Fulcher 381 54.5%

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 Hicks have a 25.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 530 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 30% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Hicks include Other (319 cases), Traffic Infraction (182 cases), Driving Suspended (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 17 Driving Suspended cases involving M Hicks in Roanoke County, 16 reached an outcome and 37.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke 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. 530 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

25.3% of this officer's cases in Roanoke County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.