Charged after an arrest by R A Jenkins? 30.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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R A Jenkins
Roanoke City
30.6%
Dismissed
67.3%
Convicted
70
Cases
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
70 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer Jenkins in Roanoke City, and the data shows your case falls into a pattern worth understanding. Out of 70 arrests Jenkins made, about 30% were dismissed and roughly 67% resulted in convictions. That dismissal rate is slightly lower than Virginia's statewide average of 35%, meaning cases Jenkins handles are somewhat less likely to get dropped. Compared to similar officers statewide, Jenkins ranks in the lower 38th percentile for dismissals, suggesting he's among those with lower dismissal rates.

Most of Jenkins's arrests fall under "Other" charges—59 out of 70 cases—with a 26% dismissal rate in that category. The remaining six cases involved Driving Suspended charges, which had an even lower dismissal rate of 17%. Where your charge fits in these categories matters: if you were arrested for Driving Suspended, the data shows those cases are harder to get dismissed. If your charge falls under "Other," you're looking at roughly one in four cases typically getting dismissed, though conviction remains the more common outcome.

Based on 70 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
Driving Suspended Guide 6 16.7%

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%

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 R A Jenkins have a 30.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 70 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 38% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R A Jenkins include Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving R A Jenkins in Roanoke City, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 70 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

30.6% of this officer's cases in Roanoke City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.