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N S Rife — Galax Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 123 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by N S Rife? 24.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 85% of N S Rife's 123 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

N S Rife
Galax
24.4%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
75.6%
Convicted
123
Cases
28th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
123 cases · 2025
Based on 123 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If N S Rife filed your case in Galax, here's what the data shows: 24.4% of their 123 cases were dismissed, and 75.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 28% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (105 cases, 20.8% dismissed), followed by Other (15 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 123 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Galax 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 105 20.8%
Other 15 50.0%

Other Officers in Galax

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D D Alley 293 26.4%
A S Bedsaul 246 6.2%
S T Sizemore 242 24.9%
D W Rose 163 23.3%
N Senica 125 22.0%

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 S Rife have a 24.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 123 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 28% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving N S Rife include Traffic Infraction (105 cases), Other (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 123 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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