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Charged after an arrest by Parker E Shenk? 17.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of Parker E Shenk's 291 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.

Parker E Shenk
Roanoke City
17.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
81.6%
Convicted
291
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
291 cases · 2025

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If Parker E Shenk filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 17.9% of their 291 cases were dismissed, and 81.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (249 cases, 15.9% dismissed), followed by Other (25 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 291 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 249 15.9%
Other 25 27.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 27.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,559 20.3%
L R Spencer 667 11.8%
C Shively 549 18.6%
R Franklin 532 25.8%
R S Mason 459 12.1%

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 Parker E Shenk have a 17.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 291 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Parker E Shenk include Traffic Infraction (249 cases), Other (25 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Driving Suspended cases involving Parker E Shenk in Roanoke City, 27.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Parker E Shenk in Roanoke City, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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, 2025. 291 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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