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Ofc R Knight — Franklin City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 76 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Ofc R Knight? 42.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Ofc R Knight
Franklin City
42.9%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
57.1%
Convicted
76
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
76 cases · 2025
Based on 76 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Ofc R Knight filed your case in Franklin City, here's what the data shows: 42.9% of their 76 cases were dismissed, and 57.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (32 cases, 42.9% dismissed), followed by Other (30 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 76 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Franklin City 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 32 42.9%
Other 30 45.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 50.0%

Other Officers in Franklin City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K Miller 94 44.7%
Ofc K Miller 87 46.7%
K Coughlin 60 65.9%
T Dodson 60 50.0%
Ofc J Becker 54 32.5%

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 Ofc R Knight have a 42.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 76 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ofc R Knight include Traffic Infraction (32 cases), Other (30 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving Ofc R Knight in Franklin City, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Franklin 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, 2025. 76 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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