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Charged after an arrest by Ml Caldwell? 21.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Ml Caldwell
Roanoke County
21.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
78.3%
Convicted
33
Cases
23th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
33 cases · 2025

If Ml Caldwell filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 21.7% of their 33 cases were dismissed, and 78.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 23% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (19 cases, 16.7% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (8 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 33 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke 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 19 16.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 33.3%
Other 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 659 29.4%
M Muhammad 543 34.4%
M Hicks 530 25.3%
E S Austin 484 33.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.2%

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 Ml Caldwell have a 21.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 33 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 23% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ml Caldwell include Traffic Infraction (19 cases), Larceny / Theft (8 cases), Other (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Larceny / Theft cases involving Ml Caldwell in Roanoke County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Roanoke 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. 33 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

21.7% of this officer's cases in Roanoke County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.