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Charged after an arrest by Marrs? 19.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Marrs
Emporia
19.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
80.3%
Convicted
83
Cases
20th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
83 cases · 2025

If Marrs filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 19.7% of their 83 cases were dismissed, and 80.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 20% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (36 cases, 19.4% dismissed), followed by Other (26 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 83 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Emporia 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 36 19.4%
Other 26 23.8%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,176 9.6%
Ford 934 22.3%
Smith 453 10.1%
Howlett 391 10.6%
Howell 281 17.6%

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 Marrs have a 19.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 83 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 20% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Marrs include Traffic Infraction (36 cases), Other (26 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving Marrs in Emporia, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Emporia.
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. 83 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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