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Charged after an arrest by M R Hodges? 26.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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M R Hodges
Patrick County
26.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
73.1%
Convicted
55
Cases
33th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
55 cases · 2025

If M R Hodges filed your case in Patrick County, here's what the data shows: 26.9% of their 55 cases were dismissed, and 73.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 33% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (33 cases, 25.8% dismissed), followed by Other (11 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 55 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Patrick 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 33 25.8%
Other 11 45.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 11.1%

Other Officers in Patrick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Mabe 251 46.9%
C L Adkins 225 56.9%
L Foley 173 52.4%
J Cockerham 140 70.4%
L D'Albero 118 43.6%

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 R Hodges have a 26.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 55 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 33% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M R Hodges include Traffic Infraction (33 cases), Other (11 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving M R Hodges in Patrick County, 11.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Patrick 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. 55 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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