M Yingling
Smyth County
14.3%
Dismissed
85.7%
Convicted
26
Cases
10th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
26 cases · 2023–2024

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

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You 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%

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 regional average of 34.7%, based on 26 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 10% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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, 2023–2024. 26 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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