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R B; Iii Franklin — Roanoke County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 197 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by R B; Iii Franklin? 35.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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R B; Iii Franklin
Roanoke County
35.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
64.9%
Convicted
197
Cases
50th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
197 cases · 2025
Based on 197 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in R B; Iii Franklin's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 41.9% dismissed Driving Suspended 60.0% dismissed

If R B; Iii Franklin filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 35.1% of their 197 cases were dismissed, and 64.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 50% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (109 cases, 31.1% dismissed), followed by Other (46 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 197 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke County 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 109 31.1%
Other 46 37.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 33 41.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 659 29.4%
M Muhammad 543 34.4%
M Hicks 530 25.3%
E S Austin 484 33.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.2%

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 R B; Iii Franklin have a 35.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 197 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 50% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R B; Iii Franklin include Traffic Infraction (109 cases), Other (46 cases), Reckless Driving (33 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 33 Reckless Driving cases involving R B; Iii Franklin in Roanoke County, 41.9% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving R B; Iii Franklin in Roanoke County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke County.
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. 197 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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