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N J Houck

Roanoke City · What happened in 103 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by N J Houck? 54.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Roanoke City average.

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N J Houck
Roanoke City
54.2%
Dismissed
40.3%
Convicted
103
Cases
78th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
103 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 103 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in N J Houck's cases for your specific charge.

Weapons Offense 71.4% dismissed Drug Possession 16.7% dismissed Driving Suspended 37.5% dismissed

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If you were arrested by Officer N J Houck in Roanoke City, you're looking at better-than-average odds of dismissal. His cases are dismissed 54.2% of the time, compared to Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%—that's a significant gap working in your favor. He convicts defendants about 40% of the time. This pattern, ranking in the 78th percentile among officers statewide, suggests cases filed by this officer face substantial challenges in court, whether due to evidence issues, charging decisions, or case quality.

The dismissal rate varies sharply depending on what you were charged with. Weapons offenses have the highest dismissal rate at 71.4%, and the large "Other" category shows 57.1% dismissals. Drug possession charges tell a different story—only 16.7% get dismissed, meaning convictions are far more likely. Driving suspended cases fall in the middle at 37.5% dismissal. Your specific charge category matters enormously for predicting what typically happens next in the system.

Based on 103 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Roanoke City District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Weapons Offense Guide 21 71.4%
Drug Possession Guide 11 16.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 37.5%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 2,373 18.6%
Court 1,521 55.2%
R B Shanks 1,211 22.6%
Tpr C Shively 1,111 20.2%
R E Sanders 764 20.3%

Common Questions

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 N J Houck have a 54.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 103 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 78% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving N J Houck include Weapons Offense (21 cases), Drug Possession (11 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 Weapons Offense cases involving N J Houck in Roanoke City, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 11 Drug Possession cases involving N J Houck in Roanoke City, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 103 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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