M Yingling
Smyth County · What happened in 26 cases involving this officer
Charged after an arrest by M Yingling? 14.3% of their cases were dismissed.
Ask a Smyth County attorney — freeYou were arrested by M. Yingling in Smyth County, where cases follow Virginia's independent court system. Your dismissal rate sits at 13.4%, which is significantly lower than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This means charges filed by Yingling are convicted at much higher rates than typical across the state—86.6% of cases result in convictions. Yingling ranks in the 9th percentile statewide, indicating dismissals happen less frequently with this officer's arrests than with most other Virginia officers. The pattern suggests cases brought by Yingling tend to move toward conviction more often than the average.
The data shows Yingling's 168 cases are categorized under "Other" charges, all sharing that 13.4% dismissal rate. This broad categorization makes it harder to pinpoint how your specific charge typically fares, but it reflects the overall conviction-heavy pattern across all cases this officer files. Your particular charge's outcome will depend on details unique to your case, but you're looking at an officer whose arrests statistically result in conviction far more often than dismissals.
Based on 26 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024
Other Officers in Smyth County
| Officer | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| C Combs | 3,314 | 12.0% |
| R Fedorchuk | 3,121 | 11.9% |
| D Hayden | 2,137 | 16.4% |
| J. Davis | 1,950 | 14.8% |
| S Brooks | 1,607 | 13.8% |
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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.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 26 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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