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Charged after an arrest by M Yingling? 14.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 89% of M Yingling's 204 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.

M Yingling
Smyth County
14.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
85.7%
Convicted
204
Cases
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
204 cases · 2025

If M Yingling filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: 14.3% of their 204 cases were dismissed, and 85.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (181 cases, 14.2% dismissed), followed by Other (23 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 204 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Smyth 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 181 14.2%
Other 23 15.0%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 1,120 16.3%
R Fedorchuk 832 11.9%
A Smith 753 17.6%
T. Bresette 730 10.0%
L. G. Greer 667 14.3%

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 Yingling have a 14.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 204 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Yingling include Traffic Infraction (181 cases), Other (23 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. 204 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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